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Live updates: Manatee County evacuates low-lying areas as Hurricane Milton approaches
Bradenton residents need to prepare for heavy rain and flooding. Here’s the latest on closures and emergency info from around our area.
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More evacuations announced in Manatee County as Milton gains strength to Category 5
Manatee County residents living in storm-surge vulnerable areas or in homes that could easily be damaged by high winds are under mandatory evacuation.
Manatee County guide: Milton forecast, evacuations, water, power, shelter and closings
The cities include Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and the Town of Longboat Key starting at 10 a.m., according to a news release. They warn that the water will be completely shut off and there will not be residual pressure or flow that some residents may have experienced during Hurricane Helene.
Manatee County orders Level A, B evacuations
Manatee County emergency managers have called for evacuations from all Level A and B homes in advance of Hurricane Milton, which is predicted to hit Florida's west coast on Wednesday. Those evacuation orders, issued Sunday, include all those in RVs or mobile homes.
Manatee County opens emergency evacuation shelters ahead of Milton. Here’s the list
Manatee County officials have opened several shelters ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall as a devastating storm. Residents in levels A, B and C and those living in mobile homes and recreational vehicles are under mandatory evacuation orders.
Residents in Manatee County board up homes, several evacuating ahead of Milton
County leaders have issued mandatory evacuation orders for Manatee County residents who live at Levels "A", "B" and "C".
Live: Final hours as Hurricane Milton still on path to hit Sarasota and Manatee counties
Rainfall is expected to be 5-12 inches, with up to 18 inches in localized areas. A deadly storm surge of 10-15 feet is also ...
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Staying at home for Hurricane Milton? Here’s a Manatee County disaster kit guide
Those staying at their home for Hurricane Milton are expected to see a Category 3 storm impact the area with 8 inches of rain ...
Live: Milton poised to be 'one of most destructive storms on record' for Sarasota, Manatee
Hurricane Milton is headed for Sarasota and Manatee counties, causing widespread evacuations ahead of a deadly storm surge.
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Manatee Co. officials urge residents to shelter in place
Manatee County emergency officials are now warning residents to “shelter in place.” The alert comes as Hurricane Milton ...
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With Milton coming, Manatee races to clean debris. How it compares to massive objects
As Manatee County braces for Hurricane Milton, local authorities have been tackling a monumental task: clearing several thousand tons of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Helene. As of Wednesday ...
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Manatee County barricades bridges
As of 8 o’clock Tuesday night, Manatee County barricaded three bridges to try to save county infrastructure that was damaged ...
Manatee County shuts off water to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County has shut off the water to the barrier islands in preparation for Hurricane ...
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Manatee County crews rush to gather debris ahead of back-to-back powerful hurricanes
Over 4,700 tons of debris has been cleared, but much more remains — posing a serious threat as Hurricane Milton approaches.