Flagler, Seminole counties ask some residents to evacuate as Hurricane Ian nears Florida

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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - Flagler and Seminole counties has asked residents in some areas to evacuate as an intensifying Hurricane Ian threatens Florida.

FLAGLER COUNTY

Effective at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The following Zones are asked to leave and seek shelter:

Residents and visitors in mobile homes and RVs countywide

Zone A, the barrier island from Flagler Beach to Marineland
Low-lying areas in Zone B – the Bulowville neighborhoods east of John Anderson Highway and the Palm Drive and Lambert Avenue neighborhoods.
Non-elevated homes in the low-lying areas of Zone F, which is the area surrounding and near Crescent Lake and Dead Lake to include Daytona North are also in the evacuation order.

"We urge those who are going to stay with relatives, friends or at hotels to complete their evacuation by noon," said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. "This will clear that traffic by 1 p.m. when those who are going to shelters need to leave."

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Flagler shelter locations are:

Bunnell Elementary – General Population and Pets: 305 N. Palmetto Street, Bunnell

Rymfire Elementary – Special Needs: 1425 Rymfire Drive, Palm Coast

Residents utilizing shelters are encouraged to arrive by 4 p.m. and to bring their own bedding. Single/twin size inflatable mattresses are preferred due to the space limitations. In addition, all residents should bring:

Five-day supply of all medications
Medical supplies and equipment
Sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets
Extra chargers and batteries for electronics
Headphones for music devices
Snacks and "comfort foods" – meals will be served
Important documents including identification, medical history, and insurance
No weapons allowed
No illegal narcotics allowed
No alcohol allowed

Residents with pets (Bunnell Elementary only):

Animals must be crated
Animals must have current vaccination records and supplies, including medications
"Pets" are dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, rodents, and turtles
Four (4) pet maximum
No snakes, reptiles or farm animals and livestock
No drop offs

Residents with special medical needs (Rymfire Elementary):

Special medical needs residents are those who require daily assistance with medical conditions that prevent or hinder their ability to care for themselves, as well as those who require electricity or oxygen
A family member or caregiver should stay at the shelter with the individual
Special needs shelters provide only limited medical care

SEMINOLE COUNTY

As of Wednesday at 8:00 a.m., Seminole County has issued an evacuation order for flood prone, mobile/manufactured homes, and persons with special needs. You can find a list of shelter locations HERE.