Charlotte County Orders Evacuation of Yellow Zone-C

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) - Charlotte County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation order for residents in Yellow Zone-C. This is in addition to the previously ordered evacuations of the Red Zone-A and Orange Zone-B. The evacuation also includes residents in any zone living in mobile and manufactured homes. Charlotte County Emergency Management urges residents to leave now, do not wait.

To find your zone, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/knowyourzone.

Secure your home before you leave. Be sure to take essential items for all family members:

• Medicine
• Important Papers
• Personal Items
• Clothing
• Baby Supplies
• Pet Supplies
• Cash

The barrier islands are included in Red Zone-A evacuations. When islands are evacuated, Charlotte County Fire and EMS Station 10 staff are required to evacuate as well. (No helicopters are available during the storm.

For Hurricane Milton information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000.

Media and public can follow Charlotte County Emergency Management important emergency information at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/em, www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty, and www.twitter.com/ccoem.

Charlotte County urges residents to stay vigilant, monitor the storm's progress, review emergency plans, and ensure hurricane kits are ready. For more information, view the county's disaster guide at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/disasterguide.

For media inquiries, contact Public Safety Department Public Relations Manager Todd Dunn at 941-740-1929 or [email protected].

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