Evacuations Ordered for Red & Orange Zones Charlotte County

Charlotte County Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for residents in the Red and Orange zones, also know as Zones A and B. This evacuation also includes residents in any zone living in mobile and manufactured homes. Remember, you only need to evacuate tens of miles, not hundreds, to get away from dangerous storm surge.

To find your zone, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/knowyourzone.

Secure your home before you leave. If you are evacuating, be sure to take essential items for all family members. This includes medicine, important papers, personal items, clothing, baby supplies, pet supplies, and cash.

The barrier islands are included in Red Zone evacuations. When islands are evacuated, Charlotte County Fire and EMS Station 10 staff are required to evacuate as well. (No helicopters are available during the storm.)

Charlotte County’s four pet friendly storm shelters (​Liberty Elementary School, Neil Armstrong Elementary School, Kingsway Elementary School, and Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center) will open on Tuesday. An announcement will be made with the opening times. Please do not go to shelters before the openings are announced.

If going to a shelter is your plan, take this time to prepare your home and what you are bringing to the shelter. You can find a list of those supplies and disaster preparedness tips at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/disasterguide.