Tampa’s CBS affiliate reports:
Hillsborough County officials on Monday announced a mandatory evacuation order for all residents living within Zone A in advance of Hurricane Ian. A voluntary evacuation is recommended for residents living in Zone B. These evacuation orders will go into effect at 2 p.m. Monday.
In a news conference, officials said they are expecting to see a “significant storm surge” in the area. “This is not a drill, this is actual. We need to get out and prepare ourselves as well as prepare our families,” Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp said during the conference.
Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise says residents could be stuck in shelters “for days” — they are, however, the last resort. For people able to travel farther inland, she added to seek shelter at least 20 miles in and away from coastal areas.
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#IAN UPDATE ‼️ A mandatory evacuation order has been issued by @HillsboroughFL for Evacuation Zone A. A voluntary evacuation has been issued for Zone B.
Check your evacuation zone & route: https://t.co/DahPv3JOg5 pic.twitter.com/3kYMImLDcu
— City of Tampa (@CityofTampa) September 26, 2022
HAPPENING NOW: Press conference with our County counterparts discussing updates on #HurricaneIan.
Mandatory evacuation orders for Evacuation zone A and voluntary evacuation for Zone B. pic.twitter.com/DcxTeklj4q— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) September 26, 2022
EVACUATIONS ORDERED: Hillsborough County emergency officials have issued manadatory evacuations for residents in Zone A, and are recommending evacuations for those in Zone B. Emergency shelters open at 2 p.m. today. LATEST: https://t.co/IzQr4tDrkh pic.twitter.com/JYHaGdHmw5
— FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) September 26, 2022