JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management has issued a voluntary evacuation order for low lying areas. The order also applies to mobile and modular homes and RVs in Jefferson County.
Emergency officials are asking residents to make plans to evacuate to a relative or friend’s home that is located outside of flood-prone areas. As of Monday afternoon, there are no shelters open.
Jefferson County Offices will be closed Tuesday at noon and Wednesday. The county’s emergency shelter opens at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Jefferson County K-12 at 50 David Road Monticello, FL 32344.
Emergency officials said as Hurricane Idalia approaches the area, once wind speeds reach a sustained speed of 35 mph, no emergency vehicles will be on the road.
Before leaving, the sheriff’s office reminds you to:
- Lock all doors and windows
- Put on shutters if necessary
- Turn off all appliances, faucets and LP gas tanks
- Bring a 3 to 5 day supply of personal hygiene, water and food times with you
For more information, call 850-342-0211.
