The Forgotten Victims: Florida Evacuations Leave Some Behind
As hurricane idalia approaches, at least 30 counties in western and central florida have issued evacuation orders, including parts of tampa, the state’s third. Webmore than 230 people have been killed from hurricane helene, which unleashed devastation across florida, georgia, south carolina, north carolina, virginia. Webwith hurricane ian approaching, many coastal counties in western florida began evacuations, urging their most vulnerable residents to seek shelter. Webevacuation orders for florida counties can be found below. For additional information, please visit your local emergency management website.
As hurricane idalia made its way across the southeast, both local and state officials activated emergency plans — urging residents.