As response teams check the roads, ACEM says they may find more downed trees, lines, and other dangers.
Here in the 352, effects are already being felt heavily in Gulf Coast communities like Crystal River and Cedar Key, where storm surge has been reported as high as 10 feet or more.
Forecasters caution that this large storm could cause a severe storm surge in coastal regions and bring strong winds and heavy rain.
CCFR says one occupant of the home received burns to their face, arms and hands.
The 28-member team left Marion County Fire Rescue Operations and headed to Cecil Field in Jacksonville.
“If you choose to stay and things change for the bad, you are putting your first responder’s life in danger unnecessarily,” states the department in its Facebook post.
The hospital, on its Facebook page, announced that it has sent home patients who are stable and moving those who need ongoing care to other facilities nearby.
The stalls and campsites are free to use, but owners should bring their own shavings.
Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, and Levy counties are currently under evacuation orders from emergency management.
Duke Energy states that it is boosting its workforce by bringing in teams from its Midwest operations in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, along with local crews.