Hurricane Milton: These Northeast Florida counties have recommended or mandated evacuations

Hurricane Milton preps ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 07: Traffic is heavy as thousands evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico on October 07, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Milton, which comes on heels of the destructive Hurricane Helene, has strengthened to a Category 5 storm as it approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast near St. Petersburg and Tampa, where it is projected to make landfall Wednesday. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Some Northeast Florida counties have issued mandatory evacuation orders or recommended evacuations for certain zones ahead of Hurricane Milton. The storm threatens to bring life-threatening storm surges, heavy rainfall, and powerful winds to affected counties.

Residents in low-lying areas and those along the coastline are urged to leave immediately. Officials warn that conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly as the storm approaches. If you are in a mandatory evacuation zone, LEAVE NOW.

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See below to find out if you are in any affected areas.

RELATED: How to find the evacuation zone you live in; evacuation routes

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MANDATED EVACUATION ZONES PER COUNTY:

St. Johns County

St. Johns County has announced mandatory evacuation orders for Zones A (along coastal and river areas, including the City of St. Augustine), B, and F (South of State Road 206) effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

READ: Essential information for St. Johns County residents to prepare for Hurricane Milton

Clay County

There are no mandatory evacuation orders at this time, but the county is encouraging residents who live in low-lying areas, flood-prone areas, and along Black Creek or the St. Johns River to relocate.

Nassau County

Nassau County strongly encourages residents of the following areas to relocate to safer locations: Zone A, Zone D, beachfront, intracoastal, and marshfront areas, and low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Putnam County

Due to high river concerns, the county’s Emergency Management Agency recommended an evacuation for Zones F and A.

READ: Essential information for Putnam County residents to prepare for Hurricane Milton

Union County

The county recommends that all residents who live in mobile homes, RVs, campers, and low-lying areas be voluntarily evacuated.

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