Tropical Storm Helene: Evacuations across Tampa Bay [Video]

As Tropical Storm Helene tracks closer to the Tampa Bay area, we’re keeping you up to date with the latest evacuations issued across the area.

Shelters open in Tampa Bay for Tropical Storm Helene

County Evacuation Order Sites:

• Hillsborough
• Pinellas
• Manatee
• Pasco
• Hernando
• Citrus
• Polk
• Sarasota

Evacuations by county:

Sarasota County

• Evacuations have been ordered for Evacuation Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m.

Hernando County

• Mandatory evacuation order starting Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8 a.m. for areas west of US 19 in Zones A, B, and C, as well as all low-lying and coastal areas and manufactured homes countywide

Pinellas County

• Long-term health care residential facilities in Zone A, include 26 facilities, 2 hospitals, 14 nursing homes, and 10 assisted living facilities.

Mandatory vs. Voluntary EvacuationsInformation from Pinellas County Emergency Management

Voluntary:In the event of the approach of a tropical storm or a hurricane crossing the state the potential for storm surge may not be …