NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA (352today.com) – Mandatory evacuations are beginning ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Citrus County has issued a mandatory evacuation for:

  • All mobile homes
  • All manufactured homes
  • Campers
  • Any structure not equipped to withstand winds up to 110 mph

Evacuations begin Tuesday at 8 a.m.

For those requiring transportation, Citrus County Transit is offering free rides to shelters or safe locations within the county. To arrange transportation, residents can call (352) 527-7630.

Gilchrist County has issued a voluntary evacuation order for:

  • All mobile homes
  • All recreational vehicles
  • Low-lying areas

Dixie County has issued a voluntary evacuation order for:

  • All coastal communities including Suwannee, Horseshoe Beach, Jenam and the immediate surrounding areas
  • All mobile and manufactured homes
  • All recreational vehicles

Hernando County has issued a mandatory evacuation for:

  • Zone A, B, and C
  • All mobile homes
  • All manufactured homes
  • Coastal and low-lying areas

If you are unsure which zone you are in, there is information on the State Emergency Management website.

Evacuations begin Tuesday at 8 a.m.

Lake County has issued a voluntary evacuation order for the following:

  • All mobile homes
  • All modular homes
  • RVs
  • Low-lying areas
  • Flood-prone areas

Marion County has issued a mandatory evacuation for the following:

  • All mobile homes
  • All modular homes
  • RVs
  • Anyone who feels unsafe

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office stresses that, “Those living in these homes should know that if they remain in these locations, emergency personnel will not respond to their location until it is deemed safe to do so. Residents are encouraged to first seek shelter with family or friends living in a home constructed after 1994 to ensure compliance with modern hurricane building codes.”

Sumter County “strongly recommends considering evacuation or moving to a shelter when they open” for the following:

  • All mobile homes
  • Low-lying areas
  • Flood-prone areas near the river
  • Anyone who feels unsafe staying at home
  • Those with special needs

Visit the 352today Hurricane Weather Center to track Milton’s latest trajectory, learn how to prepare, and find important resources including sandbag and shelter locations. Stay connected with us for real-time updates and tips to keep you and your family safe.

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