Milton, Tampa Bay
‘You are going to die’: Tampa mayor warns against ignoring Milton evacuation orders
As the Gulf Coast prepares for another strong hurricane, officials in Tampa Bay, Florida, are urging residents to take evacuation orders seriously, especially if they live near the coast.
Tampa Mayor Warns Residents in Evacuation Zones 'You're Gonna Die'
Evacuation orders have been issued in Florida counties in the Tampa Bay region and elsewhere in the hurricane's path. During a CNN appearance on Monday night, Castor told residents who may have decided to "ride out" past storms that she believes they will be making a fatal mistake if they do the same for Milton.
EVACUATIONS: Tampa Bay-area counties under mandatory evacuation orders due to Hurricane Milton
Sarasota County is calling for mandatory evacuations to Zones A, B and C ahead of Hurricane Milton. Regardless of where you live in the county, if you are in a manufactured home or houseboat, you must leave.
Tampa mayor warns people choosing to stay in evacuation areas: ‘You are going to die’
The mayor of Tampa did not mince words when warning residents as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida as a potentially catastrophic Category 4 storm.
Traffic backed up on Tampa Bay highways as people evacuate
Florida's major roadways are getting backed up as people are trying to evacuate the Tampa Bay area before Hurricane Milton arrives.
Tampa mayor issues dire warning to residents ignoring evacuation orders
In an interview with CNN on Monday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor delivered a dire warning, urging residents in evacuation areas to leave. “I can say this without any dramatization whatsoever: If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die," she said.
‘You are going to die’: Florida mayor issues grave warning if residents ignore Milton evacuation orders
A mayor in Florida issued a grave warning to residents who might ignore evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton marches toward the state.
Tampa Bay evacuation help: Shelters, resources for seniors and residents needing assistance
Tampa Bay is forecast to face a record-breaking storm surge of 10 to 15 feet. For seniors and others needing emergency assistance, local county governments are offering help. According to the county's government resource page,
You still have time to evacuate, Tampa Bay. Here’s how.
The Tampa Bay area faces what could be its first direct hit by a major hurricane in a century. Mandatory evacuations are in effect in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties zones A, B, and C. Residents in mobile and manufactured homes are also ordered to evacuate.
For seniors, others needing Tampa Bay evacuation help, here’s where to turn
Among the Tampa Bay locals who were killed in Hurricane Helene, almost all shared a tragic trait in common: they were over 60 years old. Nearly all of them lived in mandatory evacuation zones, but didn’t leave.
'You're gonna die': Tampa mayor issues dire warning to residents ignoring evacuation orders
If you are in an evacuation zone, listen to evacuation orders from local officials; If an evacuation order is not issued for your area, you may consider sheltering in place. Not a
‘You are going to die’: Tampa mayor issues grave warning about ignoring Milton evacuation orders
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