Florida residents who choose to ride out Helene told to write name, information on arm. Here are the details

Mandatory evacuation order issued in Taylor County

TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. – As Hurricane Helene bore down on the Big Bend of Florida, one county had a sobering message for residents who chose to ride out the storm.

In a social media post, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office - Division of Emergency Management encouraged residents to write their names, birthdays and important information on an arm or leg in a permanent marker so that they can “be identified and family notified.”

In addition, residents were also asked to provide information so search and rescue teams can prioritize locations.

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for all residents of Taylor County due to the hurricane. News 6′s Erik Sandoval was in Taylor County and he said most people left.

Helene made landfall in the Florida Big Bend region Thursday night. After landfall, Helene is expected to turn northwestward and slow down over the Tennessee Valley on Friday and Saturday.