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Hurricane Milton: Marion County updates & information

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Updated  October 9, 2024 12:47am EDT
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Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast this week. Here is the latest information and updates people in Marion County need to know.

Marion County Evacuations

Marion County has issued mandatory evacuations for those living in mobile homes, RVs, modular-type homes, and homes built before 1994.

"Those living in these homes should know that if they remain in these locations, emergency personnel will not respond to their location until it is deemed safe to do so. Residents are encouraged to first seek shelter with family or friends living in a site-built home constructed after 1994 to ensure compliance with modern building codes."

Click here to see the year your home was built.

Marion County Closings

County facilities and offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9 & 10.

Marion County Shelters

The shelters below will open at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Those seeking shelter should bring their own medications, food, and other essentials. Pet owners seeking shelter for animals should bring their own pet supplies, including crates.

General population shelters:

  • Belleview Middle School, 10500 SE 36th Avenue, Belleview, FL
  • Forest High School, 5000 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
  • Fort McCoy School, 16160 NE Highway 315, Fort McCoy, FL
  • Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks, 365 Marion Oaks Drive, Ocala, FL
  • Liberty Middle School, 4773 SW 95th Street, Ocala, FL
  • Madison Street Academy, 401 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Ocala, FL
  • North Marion Middle School, 2085 W Highway 329, Citra, FL

 
Special Needs Shelters:
West Port High School, 3733 SW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL (pets of special needs residents allowed)

Pet-friendly shelters:

  • Lake Weir High School, 10351 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
  • Vanguard High School, 7 NW 28th Street, Ocala, FL

Sexual Offender and Predator Shelter

Open at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

  • MCSO Sexual Offender and Predator Unit, 3300 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL

Marion County Sandbags

These locations are self-serve, bags are provided, and a limited number of shovels will be available at the sites. However, citizens are encouraged to bring their own. Officials request that each person limit their use to 10 bags per vehicle.

  • Tuscawilla Park (Reilly Arts Center), 800 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL
  • ED Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala, FL
  • Jervey Gantt Park- 2200 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Dunnellon Public Works, 11924 Bostick St., Dunnellon, Florida 34431
  • Wrigley Field, 405 County Rd East 316, Citra, FL
  • John Van Fleet Sports Complex, 14445 NE 14th Street Road, Ocala, FL
  • Belleview Sports Complex, 6501 SE 107th St, Belleview FL
  • Martel Recycling Center, 296 SW 67th Ave Rd, Ocala, FL
  • Marion Oaks, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL (Behind the Community Center)

Marion County School Closings

  • After-school activities canceled on Tuesday, Oct. 8,
  • Marion County Schools closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Marion County Emergency Resources

County-by-County emergency resources

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