News Release: Charlotte County Orders Evacuation of Red & Orange Zones

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2024) – Charlotte County Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for residents in Red Zone-A and Orange Zone-B. The evacuation also includes residents in any zone living in mobile and manufactured homes.

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

Secure your home before you leave. Be sure to take essential items for all family members:

·        Medicine

·        Important Papers

·        Personal Items

·        Clothing

·        Baby Supplies

·        Pet Supplies

·        Cash

The barrier islands are included in Red Zone-A 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.)

For Hurricane Milton information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000.

Media and public can follow Charlotte County Emergency Management for important emergency information at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/em, www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty, and

www.twitter.com/ccoem.

Charlotte County urges residents to stay vigilant, monitor the storm’s progress, review emergency plans, and ensure hurricane kits are ready. For more information, view the county’s disaster guide at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/disasterguide.

Media and the public can follow Charlotte County Emergency Management for important emergency information at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/em, www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty, and www.twitter.com/ccoem.

For media inquiries, contact Communications Director Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or Brian.Gleason@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.