ATL: IDALIA - [Local News, Evacuation Information, Storm Reports]

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A place to put important local news, information, and eventually storm reports.

[TallyTracker]

Latest information for Tallahassee/Leon County:

Idalia Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 8
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL AL102023
1101 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023

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Leon-
1101 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are
expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Tallahassee
- Woodville
- Bradfordville

* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain
possible
- Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74
to 110 mph
- The wind threat has increased from the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or
2 hurricane force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be
rigorously underway. Prepare for considerable wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some
having window, door, and garage door failures leading to
structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some
destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles.
Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within
urban or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways,
and access routes impassable.
- Large areas with power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE
- No storm surge inundation forecast

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm
surge flooding
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.
Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip
currents are possible.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding
are needed.
- ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor
forecasts.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.

* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locally
higher amounts

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
moderate flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues
are possible.
- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area
vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations
and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with
swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,
creeks, and ditches overflow.
- Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken
foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas
of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and
poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on
moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge
closures.

* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee
- https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee
- Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management
- https://www.floridadisaster.org
- Information from Leon County Emergency Management
- http://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/ei

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BY SPECTRUM NEWS STAFF TAMPA
UPDATED 1:22 PM ET AUG. 28, 2023

ST.PETERSBURG, Fla. — As Idalia nears the state of Florida, multiple counties are issuing information to the public, including evacuations orders and applicable zones.

Here’s a list of evacuations ordered so far, as well as evacuation zones, maps and shelter information and locations:

Bay News 9 Storm Season 2023


Pinellas County
Pinellas County orders mandatory evacuations of Zone A and mobile home residents

Anticipating possible life-threatening storm surge as Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to become a major hurricane, Pinellas County has ordered the mandatory evacuation of Zone A, including all mobile homes, effective Monday at 7 p.m.

The evacuation order also covers residential healthcare facilities, which will begin evacuating at 1 p.m. today. Special needs resident transportation will begin 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Pinellas County recommends that anyone evacuating go to a zone higher than Zone B in case conditions worsen.

The sheriff will not limit access to the barrier islands unless conditions warrant it.

The County will open a special needs shelter at 7 p.m. at John Hopkins Middle School, 701 16th Street S., St. Petersburg, for anyone who can arrange their own transport, and an additional 10 shelters at 7 a.m., Tuesday. Some of the shelters will be pet friendly.

The latest shelter information is available at https:// disaster.pinellas.gov.

Special needs transportation will begin Tuesday morning. County staff will contact special needs residents who have pre-registered to arrange transportation to the nearest shelter. If you need help with transportation or have other special medical needs, you can register now by calling the County Information Center (727) 464-4333.

Evacuees are encouraged to stay with nearby family, friends or at a hotel outside the evacuation zone if possible. Residents evacuating do not need to go hundreds of miles, just out of Zone A and Zone B.

Residents who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact the County Information Center via online chat at http://www.bit.ly/PinellasChat.

Pinellas County Emergency Management is coordinating directly with the staff of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in evacuation zones.

Manatee County
Following the updated forecast of Hurricane Idalia, Manatee County has declared a local state of emergency, and public safety officials are announcing plans for evacuations, beginning with a MANDATORY Level A evacuation (including all mobile home parks) and VOLUNTARY Level B evacuation, effective at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 28, 2023.
COUNTY SHELTER LOCATIONS (opening at 2 p.m.):

Virgil Mills Elementary School
7200 69th Street E. Palmetto 34211
Jesse P. Miller Elementary School
60143rd St. W, Bradenton 34209
Freedom Elementary School
9515 FL 64, Bradenton 34212
Citizens with special needs who are not registered for this event are encouraged to immediately contact Manatee 3-1-1 and provide their name and phone number.

CITIZEN’S INFORMATION CENTER (3-1-1)
Manatee County’s 3-1-1 call center will be open and fully staffed 24/7 to field calls from citizens about sandbag locations, storm preparedness, evacuation levels and more.

For more information about Manatee County Government, visit mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ManateeGov.
Pasco County
Pasco County Government will be issuing a mandatory evacuation for certain areas of Pasco County and voluntary evacuations for other areas as Tropical Storm Idalia heads toward the Gulf Coast. Life-threatening storm surge and hurricane force winds are expected to impact Pasco County later this week.

You MUST evacuate if one or more of the following applies to you:
You live in Evacuation Zone A
You live in a manufactured home, mobile home or RV anywhere in Pasco
You live in a low-lying area or an area prone to flooding
You live in a structure that historically has experienced flooding during heavy rainfall
You're in an area ordered evacuated by local authorities due to life-safety hazards
You SHOULD evacuate if one or more of the following applies to you:
You live in Evacuation Zones B or C
You're registered with Pasco as a Special Needs Resident
You would be vulnerable in the event of a power loss
Know your evacuation zone. Please visit mypas.co/Map to enter your street address on our interactive map, and to see other emergency information.
Please consider riding out the storm with family or friends. If that's not an option, you can evacuate directly to a Pasco County Shelter. Shelters will open Tuesday, August 29, at 8:00 a.m. Pasco County will release a list of open shelters Monday.
All storm-related information and updates are available on MyPasco.net and on our social media platforms.
Pasco County is opening hurricane shelters for anyone who needs to leave their home ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia and has nowhere else to stay.

The following shelters will open Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 8 a.m.:

Centennial Middle School, 38505 Centennial Road, Dade City
Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., Land O' Lakes
Fivay High School, 12115 Chicago Avenue, Hudson
River Ridge Middle and High Schools, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey
Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., (Special Needs & General Population), Wesley Chapel
Fasano Regional Hurricane Center, (Special Needs & General Population), 11611 Denton Avenue, Hudson
All shelters allow family pets. Learn what supplies you should bring with your pet: mypas.co/PetHurricanePrep

Please plan to stay with family, friends or neighbors, if possible. If that's not an option, please evacuate directly to an open shelter. Visit MyPasco.net to find an open shelter near you. If you need a ride to a Pasco County shelter, please call (727) 847-2411 to arrange a pick-up.

Pasco County's Customer Service Center will be open until 7 p.m. Monday and will open 24 hours beginning Tuesday at 7 a.m. Please call (727) 847-2411 or chat with us online at MyPasco.net. Call 911 if you need emergency assistance.

Visit MyPasco.net and follow Pasco County on social media for updates.

Citrus County
Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has issued a local state of emergency in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia. A mandatory evacuation order is in effect for identified affected areas within Citrus County until further notice.

The order applies to Evacuation Zone A, which includes all low-lying areas west of U.S. Highway 19 and some areas additional areas east of U.S. Highway 19. All other areas are advised to voluntary evacuate, especially those citizens living in mobile homes, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicles throughout the county. The most likely timeframe for deteriorating conditions across the state will be Tuesday evening and overnight from south to north along the Florida Gulf Coast.

The following shelter locations will open at 4:00 p.m.:

• Special Needs: Forest Ridge Elementary School, 2927 North Forest Ridge Blvd., Hernando

• Pet Friendly: Lecanto Primary, 3790 W Educational Path, Lecanto

• General Population: Central Ridge Elementary School, 185 West Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs

For the most current information, visit the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management page or follow these social media accounts:

http://www.facebook.com/SheriffCitrus
http://www.facebook.com/CitrusCountyBOCC
Citrus County Opens Shelters in Preparation for Idalia

The following general population shelter locations will open at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28:

Central Ridge Elementary, 185 West Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs
Citrus High School, 600 W Highland Blvd, Inverness
The following shelters will be opening at 4:00 p.m.:

Citrus Springs Middle School, 150 W Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs (Gen. Population)
Forest Ridge Elementary, 2927 North Forest Ridge Blvd., Hernando (Special Needs)
Renaissance Center, 3630 W Educational Path, Lecanto (Pet Friendly)
College of Central Florida, 3800 S Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto (Shelter of Last Resort)
Public shelters should be an option of last resort. Citizens should make all preparations to shelter with family or friends and exhaust all other options before utilizing a public shelter. Those requiring transport to a shelter should contact Citrus County Transit Services at (352) 527-7630, option 1. Sexual offenders must report to the Citrus County Detention Facility to seek shelter if needed. The facility is located at 2604 W Woodland Ridge Dr., Lecanto, FL 34461.

Non-essential county offices will remain closed through Wednesday, August 30. All Citrus County schools, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and DOH-Citrus will also be closed through Wednesday.

For more information and updates, call the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Information Line at (352) 249-2775, or visit: http://www.facebook.com/CitrusCountyBOCC.

Hernando County
Hernando County Emergency Management Announces Voluntary Evacuations for Idalia.

Evacuation Orders and Public Shelter Openings Voluntary Evacuations have been issued for all areas west of US 19, which includes evacuation zones A, B, and C. All residents living in coastal and low-lying areas, as well as manufactured homes county wide, are included.

Residents are advised to seek safe shelter with family or friends that reside in a safe structure. If this is not a possibility, a public shelter will open at 12pm on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the below addresses.

West Hernando Middle School - Special Needs
14325 Ken Austin Pkwy.,
Brooksville, FL 34614
If you are needing the Special Needs Shelter and have a pet, transportation from either your house or shelter location for your pet is done through Animal Control with Hernando County Sheriff's Office. Please call Hernando County Public Information Center (PIC) at 352-754-4083 to arrange pick up.

D. S. Parrott Middle School - General Population and Pet Friendly
19220 Youth Dr.,
Brooksville, FL 34601

Nature Coast Technical High School - General Population
4057 California St.
Brooksville, FL 34604

Hernando High School - General Population
111 Ernie Chatman Run
Brooksville, FL 34601

Pet Friendly Shelter Tips
Hernando County Animal Services tips for Pet Friendly Sheltering during declared emergencies. Our citizens and their animals are housed in separate sections of the designated shelter(s). Designated shelters are typically Hernando County Schools. Animals will be housed in crates in a different location than where general population is located. If you need to seek shelter with your pet during a declared emergency the following list will help you be prepared:

Bring your own appropriately sized crate (County resources are limited)
Bring all your dogs required medications
Bring several days' worth of your animals' food

Hernando County Government's Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor and inform our community about storm impacts. Visit the following web and social media sites for more information.

For the latest local conditions and a complete list of news alerts go to http://www.HernandoCounty.us/EM Sign up to receive weather alerts at http://www.AlertHernando.org Follow us on Facebook @HernandoCountyFire and @HernandoCoGov Follow us on Twitter @HernandoCoGov

Stay tuned as more information becomes available. Visit the Hernando County Emergency Management website at http://www.HernandoCounty.us/EM for all storm-related notices.
TAMPA BAY AREA EVACUATION ZONES

[TallyTracker]

Link to school closures across the eastern FL Panhandle counties:

https://www.wtxl.com/school-closings-and-delays-ahead-of-idalia

[johngaltfla]

Getting ugly in Tampa traffic land...

 https://twitter.com/FindJoy2U/status/1696266449776447610

[dizzyfish]

Good morning friends. Central West Coast here. Listening to the news this morning they have shared that all tolls along west coast corridors have been suspended as of 4 a.m. this morning and lasting for seven days.

Stay safe!

[sweetpea]

Wakulla County - county south of Tallahassee

Wakulla County has now issued a mandatory evacuation order for coastal and low-lying areas in Wakulla County as well as mobile homes in our community (evacuation zone A). A voluntary evacuation order is in effect for the rest of Wakulla County.

[HurricaneBelle]

Already 700 outages in Pinellas County today, I guess from that gusty squall line with the outermost feeder band that came through around 2PM:

https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2023 ... ugh-pasco/

Seeing how my power with Duke goes out in a strong thunderstorm, I'm expecting an outage even with the diminished chances for high-end TS winds here in Pinellas.

[HurricaneBelle]

 https://twitter.com/SarahBlazonis/status/1696669295948759452

[Gatos del Sol]

https://www.wctv.tv/2023/08/29/all-coas ... er-closed/

Taylor County authorities announced a mandatory evacuation for all residents, saying storm surges from Hurricane Idalia are projected to not be survivable.

”There is great potential for death and catastrophic devastation,” officials wrote online.

Additionally, authorities said there will no longer be a storm shelter in Taylor County. Officials are closing the Taylor County Elementary School shelter and advising residents to seek shelter at Leon County shelters instead.

Buses that were originally scheduled to take residents of coastal areas to the Taylor County shelter will now transport residents to Leon County shelters in Tallahassee.


“All warnings should be taken extremely seriously. Storm surge on the coastal regions are projected as non-survivable. ALL coastal residents are mandated to evacuate, regardless of the structure,” officials said.

In light of the mandatory evacuation and approaching Hurricane Idalia, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is putting a curfew in place Tuesday. A county-wide curfew will begin Tuesday at 8 p.m. and last “until further notice.”

[sweetpea]

Made it through the storm ok here in Wakulla County. 70% of the county doesn't have power, it was a pretty rocky night. We had power flickering all night but, managed to keep it on. No damage, branches down everywhere. Sending prayers for everyone in the counties east of us, they got hit pretty bad.

[syfr]

Made it through the storm ok here in Wakulla County. 70% of the county doesn't have power, it was a pretty rocky night. We had power flickering all night but, managed to keep it on. No damage, branches down everywhere. Sending prayers for everyone in the counties east of us, they got hit pretty bad.

Glad you made it OK. You were pretty darned close to ground zero.