Florida counties order evacuations ahead of Hurricane Nicole. Here’s whose affected
Several counties in Florida announced evacuations on Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Nicole’s landfall in Florida’s east coast.
The counties that have issued orders to leave flood-prone areas include Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Brevard and Volusia.
Palm Beach County
In a news conference at Palm Beach County’s emergency operation center, County Administrator Verdenia C. Baker announced a mandatory evacuation effective at 7 a.m. Wednesday for residents living in zones A and B, including mobile homes, barrier islands and low-lying areas. Over 100,000 residents live in the evacuation zones, according to Baker.
Palm Beach County Mayor Robert Weinroth also announced that the county will open various emergency shelters at 7 a.m. Wednesday. The county’s bus system will be suspended at noon Wednesday, officials said. For more information, visit pbcgov.org.
Martin County
Officials in Martin County have announced voluntary evacuations beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday for zones A and B, which includes residences on the barrier islands (Hutchinson Island and Jupiter Island), Sewall’s Point and manufactured or mobile homes, as well as homes in low-lying, vulnerable areas.
Five shelters will open at the same time, according to the county’s website. For more information, visit martin.fl.us/Hurricane.
St. Lucie County
At around 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Lucie County said in a news release that officials “strongly recommend residents” in zones A and B evacuate before 10 a.m. Wednesday. These areas include the barrier islands, low-lying areas along the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon, and people living in manufactured or mobile homes and RVs. Three shelters will open starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to the county’s website. For more information, visit stlucieco.gov/home.
Indian River County
Before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Indian River County announced on Twitter a “recommended evacuation” for the following groups starting Wednesday morning: areas east of U.S. 1 (including barrier islands), low-lying locations, residents with mobile or vulnerable housing and persons with special needs. One shelter will open starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday. For more information, visit ircgov.com.
Brevard County
Authorities in Brevard County are recommending evacuations for certain parts starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday: barrier islands, mobile home communities and low-lying areas. The county is also recommending that residents with special medical needs evacuate if they depend on electricity to live. Four shelters will open starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Brevard County Emergency Management. For more information, visit brevardfl.gov.
Volusia County
Volusia County has issued a mandatory evacuation order beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday for all residents and businesses east of the Intracoastal Waterway, manufactured and mobile home dwellers east of Interstate 95, low-lying areas, campsites and recreational vehicle parks.
“Evacuees are encouraged to stay with family, friends or an inland hotel and must complete their evacuation by 4 p.m. Wednesday because conditions will begin to deteriorate significantly,” the Volusia County Emergency Management said in a Facebook post.
Four shelters will open starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to the county. For more information, visit volusia.org/pin.
Seminole County
Seminole County issued an evacuation order for residents who live in mobile, modular and manufactured homes; homes in designated flood zones; homes in low-lying areas; and for residents with special needs.
The evacuation order began at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. For more information, visit seminolecountyfl.gov.
St. Johns County
Starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, St. Johns County issued a voluntary evacuation order for the coastal regions of the county, which includes the City of St. Augustine, the City of St. Augustine Beach, and those living on waterfront property or flood-prone areas.
The voluntary evacuation order will stay in effect until the storm passes, the county said.
Residents who live on boats, in RVS, mobile homes and manufactured homes are also advised to evacuate. For more information, visit http://www.sjcfl.us/Hurricane/index.aspx.
Putnam County
Putnam County recommends residents living in its Zone F storm surge zone should evacuate. This includes Sportsmans Harbor, Dunns Creek, Federal Point, and other areas that experienced storm surge flooding during Hurricane Ian, the county said.
Putnam shelters are opening at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. For more information, visit main.putnam-fl.com.
Nassau County
Nassau County issued an evacuation order for Zones A and D, which includes the areas of Blackrock, Amelia Island, Nassauville, Pirates Wood and Chester.
The order went into effect at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. A shelter at Callahan Multi-Purpose Facility has been opened. For more information, visit nassaucountyfl.com.
Flagler County
Flagler County issued an evacuation order for Zone A, the county’s barrier island; residents living in mobile homes and RVs; and residents living in low-lying flood prone areas.
The order went into effect at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A shelter at Rymfire Elementary School will open at 3:30 p.m. Fore more information, visit www.flaglercounty.gov
This story was originally published November 8, 2022 at 4:08 PM.
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