CENTRAL FLORIDA – As Tropical Storm Nicole moves closer to Central Florida, some counties are urging residents to evacuate.
Here is what we know about each county’s evacuation guidance.
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Brevard County
Brevard County issued a recommended evacuation for parts of the county, Tuesday.
The following groups are advised to evacuate starting Wednesday morning:
- Those who live on the barrier islands, including Kennedy Space Center south beaches and Merritt Island.
- Those living in mobile homes or manufactured housing.
- Those who live in flood-prone areas.
- Those with any medical needs that require electronics.
The city of Satellite Beach is also recommending residents evacuate.
Those evacuating are urged to begin evacuating at 7 a.m. Wednesday. Shelters will be available for those evacuating and more information on those shelters will be announced at a later date.
Flagler County
Flagler County officials announced evacuation orders Wednesday morning.
The following groups were asked to evacuate starting Wednesday afternoon:
- Those who live in evacuation zone A.
- Those who live in the barrier island from Flagler beach to Marineland
- Those who live in mobile homes or manufactured housing.
Those evacuating were urged to begin the evacuating process Wednesday afternoon starting at 3:30 p.m., and finish evacuating by 8 p.m.
The evacuation orders would remain in effect until it is determined by the Flagler County EOC that it is safe to return, the county said.
In an update Thursday, Flagler officials at noon rescinded an evacuation order for the barrier island and began the process of closing a shelter at Rymfire Elementary School, according to a news release.
“We nevertheless urge residents to use caution, particularly along the coastline, as the county recovers from the storm,” said Jonathan Lord, emergency management director with Flagler County. “There are some road closures on State Road A1A, as well as unsafe areas along our coastline, we urge everyone to remain off the barrier island.”
Seminole County
Seminole County officials issued a voluntary evacuation for certain parts of the county, Wednesday.
The following groups are asked to evacuate starting Wednesday morning:
- Those who live in mobile homes or manufactured housing.
- Those who live in flood prone areas.
- Those with special needs.
Volusia County
Volusia County officials announced a mandatory evacuation for certain parts of the county, Tuesday.
The following groups are asked to evacuate starting Wednesday morning:
- Those who live on the coast.
- Those who live in mobile homes or manufactured housing.
- Those who live in flood-prone areas.
- Those with special needs.
Those evacuating are urged to begin the evacuating process Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., and are asked to be done by 4 p.m. the same day.
Here’s a look at Daytona Beach Shores right now at the Dunlawton access. Tide already hitting sea walls, or what is left of them, after Ian. Mandatory Evacuation goes into effect in 30 mins for all beachside Volusia. @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/xScM6UTtU8
— Molly Reed (@Mollyreednews) November 9, 2022
New Symrna Beach residents are urged to begin evacuating Wednesday at 10 a.m.
There will be four shelters open during the storm. Creekside Middle School and Heritage (Middle School will be special needs shelters. Henson Middle School and University High School will be general population shelters. All four shelters are pet friendly.