Tropical Storm Idalia Evacuation Order for Zone A Residential Healthcare Facilities and Mobile Homes
EVACUATION ORDER FOR RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
WITHIN ZONE A, ZONE A AND MOBILE HOME RESIDENTS
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 23-68
WHEREAS, the weather system presently identified as Tropical Storm Idalia
(“Idalia”) by the National Hurricane Center poses a serious potential threat to the residents
and property of Pinellas County; and
WHEREAS, the current forecast error of the National Hurricane Center does not
allow for a precise track of Idalia to determine the threat level from wind damage or rain
or the related protective measures required; and
WHEREAS, Idalia has the potential for causing substantial damage to public
utilities, public buildings, public communication systems, public streets and roads, public
drainage systems, commercial and residential buildings and areas; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Florida has promulgated Executive Order
23-171, wherein he found that a state of emergency exists within the State of Florida, and
the Board of County Commissioners of Pinellas County has declared a local state of
emergency pursuant to Resolution No. 23-68; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 23-68 identified that the County Administrator and
designated successors in authority are empowered to order mandatory evacuation orders in
response to evolving conditions in accordance with the Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (CEMP); and
WHEREAS, Section 2.04(k) of the Pinellas County Charter grants to the County
all special and necessary power to provide for the development and implementation of civil
preparedness programs; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 34 of the Pinellas County Code sets forth provisions to
ensure the readiness of Pinellas County, provide for the protection of the public health,
safety, and welfare, and preserve the lives and property of the people of Pinellas County in
the face of a natural or manmade disaster.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DECLARED in accordance
with Resolution No. 23-68, this 28th day of August 2023:
1.) That in light of the serious threat to the lives and property of Pinellas County
residents posed by Idalia, a mandatory evacuation is ordered:
a. For Residential Healthcare Facilities located within evacuation Zone A,
the evacuation is to commence at 1:00 p.m. on Monday August 29,
2023; and
b. For evacuation Zone A, and for all residents of mobile homes in any
evacuation zone, the evacuation is to commence at 7:00 p.m. on Monday
August 28, 2023;
2.) This evacuation shall remain in force until ended by further order. All prior
orders remain in full force and effect. Any unauthorized person located in,
or attempting to enter, an evacuation area after the above stated completion
time shall be in violation of F.S. §252.50, and subject to the penalties
therein.
Ordered this 28th day of August 2023, at 1:40 p.m.
By the County Administrator, or Successor: Barry Burton
PCAO 442113
Approved as to Form by Mile Belknap
Office of the County Attorney
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