Hurricane Ian: Evacuation Order for Residential Healthcare Facilities

Pursuant to State of Local Emergency Resolution No. 22-90

WHEREAS, the weather system presently identified as Hurricane Ian
(“Ian”) 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 Ian to determine the threat level
from wind damage or rain or the related protective measures required; and

WHEREAS, Ian 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 Orders 22-218 and 22-219, 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 Resolution No. 22-90; and

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 22-90 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. 22-90, this 26th day of September 2022:

1. That in light of the serious threat to the lives and property of
   Pinellas County residents posed by Ian, and the time and support necessary to effect such an evacuation for Residential Health Care Facilities, a mandatory evacuation is ordered for all Residential Health Care Facilities in evacuation Zones A, B, and C effective immediately. This evacuation shall remain in force until ended by further order. 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 26th day of September 2022 at 1:27 p.m. by Barry Burton, County Administrator. 

Donald S. Crowell, Office of the County Attorney: APPROVED AS TO FORM

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