Tampa Bay Evacuations Expand Ahead Of Hurricane Milton’s Hit To FL
Updated: Monday, 3:51 p.m. ESTFLORIDA — As Hurricane Milton, which is projected to hit Florida’s west coast mid week, tears across the Gulf of Mexico, evacuation orders are already being issued in the greater Tampa Bay area. Those who are unsure about their evacuation zone can find it here.Related: Hurricane Milton Now A Cat. 5 Storm In Gulf As It Heads To FLHere’s a look at who is ordered to evacuate, county by county: Hillsborough CountyThose living in Zones A and B, as well as those living in mobile and manufactured homes in all zones, are under a mandatory evacuation notice starting Monday at 2 p.m.The following shelters will open to those evacuating:Burnett Middle School (general population, pet friendly), 1010 N. Kingsway Road, SeffnerDurant High School (general population, pet friendly), 4748 Cougar Path, Plant CityErwin Technical College (special needs only, pet friendly), 2010 E. Hillsborough Ave., TampaMiddleton High School (general population, pet friendly), 4801 N. 22nd Street, TampaPizzo Elementary School (general population), 11701 USF Bull Run Dr., TampaShields Middle School (general population, pet friendly), 15732 Beth Shields Way, RuskinSickles High School (general population, pet friendly), 7950 Gunn Hwy., TampaStrawberry Crest High School (special needs only, pet friendly), 4691 Gallagher Road, DoverSumner High School (special needs only, pet friendly), 10650 County Road 672, RiverviewManatee CountyEveryone in Zones A, B, and C, as well as those in RVs or mobile homes, are ordered to evacuate. starting Monday at 2 p.m., officials said. “We do not issue evacuation orders lightly,” Jodie Fiske, public safety director, said. “Milton is anticipated to cause more storm surge than Helene. So, if you stayed during Helene, and got lucky, I would not press my luck with this particular system.”Emergency shelters will open Monday at 2 p.m. at the following locations:Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School, 8610 115th Ave. E., ParrishB.D. Gullett Elementary School, 12125 44th Ave. E., BradentonDr. Mona Jain Middle School, 12205 44th Ave. E., BradentonGilbert W. McNeal Elementary School, 6325 Lorraine Road, Lakewood RanchJessie P. Miller Elementary School, 601 43rd St. W., BradentonMyakka Elementary School, 37205 Manatee Ave., Myakka CityVirgil Mills Elementary School, 7200 69th St. E., PalmettoW.D. Sugg Middle School, 5602 38th Ave. W., BradentonA special needs shelter will also be available for those who have pre-registered at mymanatee.org/needs.Pasco CountyMandatory evacuations are in effect for Zones A and B, well as for those in low-lying areas prone to flooding or those living in a manufactured home, mobile home or RVs, officials said. Voluntary evacuations are in effect for those in Zone C and those registered with the county as a special needs resident. Evacuation shelters are opening Monday at noon at the following locations:Centennial Middle School, 38505 Centennial Road, Dade CityFivay High School, 12115 Chicago Avenue, HudsonRiver Ridge Middle and High Schools, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port RicheyWesley Chapel High School, 30651 Wells Avenue, Wesley ChapelPinellas CountyA mandatory evacuation is in place for all residents in Zones A, B, and C, as well as those living in mobile homes.Shelters opened Monday at noon at the following locations: Largo High School (general population and pet friendly), 410 Missouri Ave. N., LargoGibbs High School (general population and pet friendly), 850 34th Street S. St. PetersburgPalm Harbor University High School (general population and pet friendly), 1900 Omaha Street, Palm HarborPalm Harbor University High School Building 19 (special needs), 1900 Omaha Street, Palm HarborDunedin Highland Middle School (special needs), 70 Patricia Ave., DunedinOak Grove Middle School (special needs), 1370 S. Belcher Road, ClearwaterSarasota CountyAn evacuation order is in place for Zones A and B, manufactured communities or a mobile or boat home.“Those living in level C should be prepared to evacuate if the storm intensifies,” officials said. The following evacuation centers will open Tuesday at 10 a.m.: Atwater Elementary School (general population, pet friendly), 4701 Huntsville Ave., North PortBooker High School (general population, pet friendly), 3201 Orange Ave., SarasotaBrookside Middle School (general population, pet friendly), 3636 South Shade Ave., SarasotaFruitville Elementary School (general population, pet friendly), 601 Honore Ave., SarasotaGulf Gate Elementary School (general population, pet friendly), 6500 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, SarasotaHeron Creek Middle School (general population, pet friendly), 6501 W. Price Blvd., North PortNorth Port High School (general population, pet friendly), 6400 West Price Blvd., North PortPhillippi Shores Elementary School (general population, pet friendly), 4747 S. Tamiami Trail, SarasotaRiverview High School (general population, pet friendly), 1 Ram Way, SarasotaSouthside Elementary School (general population, pet friendly), 1901 Webber Street, SarasotaTaylor Ranch Elementary School (general population, pet friendly), 2500 Taylor Ranch Trail, VeniceThe article Tampa Bay Evacuations Expand Ahead Of Hurricane Milton’s Hit To FL appeared first on New Port Richey, FL Patch.
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