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Bucs evacuate from Tampa forward of Ian, head to Miami | 9:23 p.m. Monday
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will relocate soccer operations to the Miami space in preparation for subsequent weekend’s recreation towards the Kansas City Chiefs forward of the potential influence of Hurricane Ian on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
The Buccaneers introduced Monday evening that the crew will depart Tampa on Tuesday and relocate in Miami-Dade County.
The Buccaneers are anticipated to apply on the Miami Dolphins’ coaching complicated in Miami Gardens, Florida, beginning Wednesday and proceed by way of this week’s preparations, if crucial.
So far, there was no change to the Buccaneers’ recreation towards the Chiefs, which is scheduled for Sunday at 8:20 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium. The NFL, together with the crew and native officers, will monitor the scenario.
Associated Press
Volusia County faculties shut for 2 days as a result of Hurricane Ian | 9:10 p.m. Monday
All Volusia district public faculties and district places of work will shut on Sept. 28-29 as a result of Hurricane Ian.
No resolution has been made relating to college on Friday, Sept. 30, Volusia County School District spokesperson Angel Gomez stated in an announcement Monday night.
Hurricane Ian’s path is predicted to focus on Florida’s Gulf Coast and influence most of Central Florida with hurricane-force winds and heavy rainfall.
Gomez stated all college actions, occasions and applications scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday have been canceled as a number of Volusia faculties are wanted as shelters.
Parents and group residents can monitor the district’s web site www.vcsedu.org and social media pages for extra college district updates.
The Osceola County and Lake County college districts have additionally introduced they had been closing faculties.
To discover out what college districts are closing faculties, go to FLDOE.org/storminfo.
Amanda Rabines
Florida prisons put together for Hurricane Ian, cancels all Thursday visitation hours | 6:34 p.m. Monday
The Department of Corrections introduced it will likely be canceling visitation for all incentivized prisons Thursday as Hurricane Ian takes intention at Florida.
Impacted services embody:
Everglades Correctional Institute
Jefferson Correctional Institute
Lowell Annex
Madison Correctional Institute
Marion Correctional Institute
Sumter Correctional Institute
Tomoka Correctional Institute
Incentivized prisons supply family members the choice to go to prisoners on Thursdays and Fridays. It’s unclear if normal weekly visitation hours, between 9:00 a.m. and three:00 p.m. on every Saturday and Sunday, will likely be impacted.
FDC stated it needs to renew regular visitation at incentivized services as quickly as attainable. It encourages family members of prisoners who wish to obtain updates on visitations and closures to textual content “FDCVISIT” to 888-777.
The division additionally introduced Monday it’s getting ready to fill up on meals and water in prisons positioned within the anticipated path of Hurricane Ian.
In a press launch, the division stated evacuation bulletins will likely be made after they’re accomplished, and will likely be thought-about on a “case-by-case basis.” Inmate areas will likely be posted on-line inside about 24 hours of relocation.
FDC stated probation officers will give directions to folks on group supervision about methods to deal with evacuations or if the probation workplace closes throughout regular reporting hours.
Amanda Rabines
Courthouses in Orange and Osceola counties to shut | 6:07 p.m. Monday
Courthouses in Orange and Osceola counties will likely be closed Wednesday and Thursday as a result of Hurricane Ian, in accordance with the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
The circuit will likely be offering updates on Twitter or by way of its info line at 407-836-2335.
Monivette Cordeiro
City of St. Cloud declares native state of emergency | 5:47 p.m. Monday
The metropolis of St. Cloud declared a neighborhood state of emergency forward of Hurricane Ian on the particular metropolis council assembly on Monday.
“This will allow us to apply for FEMA reimbursement and other assistance as needed as a result of Hurricane Ian,” City Manager Veronica Miller stated.
St. Cloud Fire Chief, Jason Miller, stated Osceola County expects round 16 inches of rain and tropical storm pressure winds from Wednesday to Thursday.
“The streets department has been out cleaning drains making sure that everything is cleared up and cleared out down there,” Miller stated. “If anyone has anything please report that to the city, we’d be happy to take a look.”
A brand new sandbag distribution middle will open Tuesday midday to 7 p.m. on the Civic Center at 3001 seventeenth St. with a restrict of 15 sandbags per individual.
St. Cloud will open its citizen cellphone financial institution on Tuesday starting at 8 a.m. for residents who’ve questions on Hurricane Ian. Residents can name (407)957-7161 for the citizen cellphone financial institution.
The St. Cloud Police Department stated they’ve taken footage at a fowl’s eye view of areas liable to flooding throughout the metropolis to make sure FEMA reimbursement, Miller stated.
Between the town of St. Cloud and the St. Cloud Police Department there are 40 turbines meant to strengthen visitors alerts within the occasion of an influence outage, Miller stated.
“As a word of caution, pay attention to the news, follow the emergency management sites, don’t listen to what a cousin’s brother’s uncle’s sister told you on Facebook,” Miller stated.
Osceola County has declared a neighborhood state of emergency by way of Oct. 1, in accordance with a information launch.
The residents info middle hotline (407)742-0000 stays open for resident’s questions on Hurricane Ian.
Osceola County has three normal inhabitants shelters opening on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
1. Celebration High School – 1809 Celebration Blvd., Celebration, FL 34747
2. Kissimmee Middle School (Pet-Friendly) – 210 Dyer Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
3. Harmony High School – 3601 Arthur J Gallagher Blvd., St Cloud, FL 34771
Osceola County has one particular wants shelter additionally opening on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL 34744.
Natalia Jaramillo
Central Florida theme parks proceed regular operations, Busch Gardens closing | 5:39 p.m. Monday
Central Florida’s theme parks are working usually early this week as they look ahead to additional forecasts on the projected hurricane.
Spokespeople for Universal, SeaWorld and Legoland stated the theme parks are monitoring the storm’s path and are prioritizing worker and visitor security of their operational choices.
Representatives for Walt Disney World didn’t instantly reply to questions Monday. A park reservation calendar confirmed spots in any respect 4 theme parks had been out there Tuesday by way of Saturday for each annual passholders and ticketed friends.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the closest theme park to the hurricane’s projected landfall, will shut Wednesday and Thursday as Hurricane Ian approaches, park spokespeople stated Monday afternoon. The park contains habitats for 1000’s of animals and has equally closed or lowered its hours lately when inclement climate has approached the area.
“Our weather preparedness plan is in place and extra precautions have been taken to ensure the safety of our animals during this time. Guests are encouraged to check our website and follow our social media channels for updates on park reopening,” the park stated in an unsigned assertion.
Busch Gardens prolonged the tickets of friends who deliberate to go to on these dates, permitting these guests to return earlier than the top of the 12 months. Annual passholders whose tickets had been set to run out Sept. 30 will be capable of go to by way of Oct. 16.
In the previous, Orlando’s theme parks have minimize their working hours or closed fully throughout storms, relying on the climate’s severity. Disney and Universal each closed for 2 days throughout Hurricane Irma, which introduced 85 mph winds to the Orlando space in September 2017, however saved open with lowered hours throughout Hurricane Dorian in September 2019 because the storm skirted Florida.
Katie Rice
First time owners fret over Ian | 4:38 p.m. Monday
Michelle Ramirez has lived in Florida all of her life, however that is the primary hurricane she goes to expertise as a house owner. Ramirez purchased a house in Orlando’s Lockhart neighborhood final April.
“I’m really scared,” she stated.
A highschool artwork instructor, Ramirez is on the state-run Citizens Property Insurance, saying it’s all she was capable of afford. Her largest concern is her deductible, $2,500.
“That’s basically every penny I have,” she stated.
Ramirez is anxious that there are different situations in her coverage that may price her much more, however she’s afraid to look and see what the harm could be.
“I’m at the point now where, I don’t know, should I check my policy or do I not want to [be afraid]?” she stated.
The home was constructed within the Sixties and it obtained a brand new roof seven years in the past, so Ramirez, 37, stated she’s not anxious the home can’t take the wind. However, she’s seen timber in her neighborhood knocked over by common thunderstorms.
“My biggest concern is I have trees surrounding my whole house,” she stated. “Every room in my house has a window.”
Actor Eric Pinder and his husband are experiencing their first hurricane as owners. Pinder stated he feels responsible as a result of the couple is in New York for the week, watching nervously to see if the house he purchased two years close to survives the storm.
“It’s been through a lot of crap, so hopefully it can make it through this,” Pinder, 55, stated.
Built in 1981, the home made it by way of Charley and Irma, however all of that was earlier than it belonged to the Pinder’s. Pinder stated he has neighbors presently taking care of the house.
“But they also have their own homes to look after,” he stated, “and they won’t be able to go over until it’s safe again.”
Pinder doesn’t know his deductible offhand, however he stated he’s assured in his coverage from Scottsdale Insurance Company.
“It’s not one of the crap ones, I know that,” he stated. “It’s not Citizens.”
Trevor Fraser
Trash, yard waste and recycling pick-up working as standard | 4:25 p.m. Monday
Trash, yard waste and recycling pick-up are working as standard in Orlando, however officers warning towards piling up unfastened sticks, limbs and leaves at curbs forward of Hurricane Ian’s potential arrival later this week.
Such particles can clog storm drains and contribute to flooding.
City officers have additionally begun decreasing lake ranges at a number of lakes, which takes about two days to finish. Water ranges will likely be lowered as a lot as 12 inches, in accordance with a information launch.
Residents can report downed timber, visitors mild outages, energy outages and different harm to the Citizen Information Line at, 407-246-HELP(4357).
Ryan Gillespie
Residents could make free sandbags at Orange County Parks | 4:03 p.m. Monday
County residents wanting sandbags to carry off flood waters could make them without spending a dime at certainly one of 5 Orange County parks. Bring your individual shovel.
The websites are:
Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Drive·
Bithlo Community Park, 18501 Washington Avenue
Downey Park, 10107 Flowers Avenue
Meadow Woods Park, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle
West Orange Recreational Complex, 309 Southwest West Crown Point Road
Stephen Hudak
Residents who require particular wants or medical shelter to contact authorities | 3:59 p.m. Monday
Orange County residents who might require a particular wants/medical shelter ought to alert authorities by contacting the county’s info hotline by calling 311 or 407-836-3111 to rearrange entry and transportation earlier than the storm hits.
People with listening to disabilities can begin a chat on-line by visiting ocfl.internet/311.
Stephen Hudak
Tornadoes will likely be a danger in Central Florida | 3:54 p.m. Monday
The National Weather Service warns that Central Florida may very well be in simply the suitable spot to expertise winds, flooding rains and the chance of tornadoes from Tropical Storm Ian if it continues on its present path.
Tropical storm pressure winds can be most certainly to reach throughout the day on Wednesday, NWS meteorologist Jessie Smith stated, with potential gusts of hurricane pressure winds in Lake County and the western fringe of the area as effectively.
Orange, Lake, Seminole and Osceola counties will probably be on the northeastern quadrant of the storm, stated NWS Melbourne meteorologist Kole Fehling, “where we typically see the most hazards.”
“Flooding rain is also going to be a big hazard for Central Florida as well,” he added, estimating potential rainfall quantities of 10 inches or extra. “Especially on Wednesday, when there would be the biggest tornado potential, heavy rainfall potential and flash flooding potential.”
Steven Lemongello
More Central Florida college closures introduced | 3:06 p.m. Monday
The Osceola County college district will shut its campuses Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to the hurricane, officers introduced Monday. Some Osceola campuses are wanted as shelters, each for county residents and people evacuating from the coast, they stated.
The Lake County college district, which already introduced it was closing faculties Wednesday and Thursday, stated Monday afternoon it was additionally canceling courses on Friday.
Leslie Postal
SunRail service will cease Tuesday | 3:04 p.m. Monday
Suspension of the commuter rail operations by way of Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties is routine when threatened by cyclones.
The Florida Department of Transportation should safe gates at 126 highway crossings alongside 65 miles of monitor and even take away some gates. SunRail’s trains should even be sheltered.
Restarting service is dependent upon monitor situations and the period of time required to return gates and trains to operable situations.
Amtrak and freight trains additionally use SunRail’s hall, which extends from DeBary to close Poinciana.
Kevin Spear
Seminole shelters to open | 3:02 p.m. Monday
Seminole County plans to open eight emergency shelters throughout the coming days at public faculties throughout the county as Hurricane Ian approaches the Florida peninsula, emergency officers introduced on Monday.
County emergency officers will name for an evacuation of sure residents after saying the opening of these shelters late right now or early tomorrow.
“The evacuation will be for those in low lying areas, flood-prone areas and individuals in manufactured and mobile homes, those are our most vulnerable individuals, as well as our special needs clients,” stated Alan Harris, Seminole’s director of the county’s workplace of emergency administration.
Seminole Fire Chief Matt Kinley urged residents to take the evacuation notices significantly, as a result of it’s probably emergency crews wouldn’t be capable of reply throughout the storm due to sturdy winds.
“If you’re told to evacuate and choose to stay, you will be on your own,” he stated.
Sheriff Dennis Lemma urged residents to remain off the roads as a lot as attainable throughout the hurricane’s passing, warning that timber can fall and hit autos.
If Hurricane Ian doesn’t instantly hit Seminole County, Harris stated, it can probably trigger vital flooding in low-lying areas, comparable to alongside Lake Harney and the St. Johns River.
“Even if we don’t get a direct hit, it will still be a flooding event,” Harris stated. “Over the last few weeks we have received an incredible amount of rain. And those residents that live along the St. Johns River can see it daily when they look out their windows or drive nearby…We do not need any additional water.”
County officers stated Seminole handed out 45,250 sand luggage since Sunday.
Martin E. Comas
Counties order evacuations | 2:39 p.m. Monday
Text Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced this afternoon that Hillsborough County has ordered a compulsory evacuation for residents in Zone A and all manufactured housing, and a voluntary evacuation for these in Zone B.Pinellas and different counties will likely be issuing evacuation orders as effectively, and DeSantis urged residents to hearken to their native officers and “heed their warnings.”
Residents can plug of their addresses at floridadisaster.org/planprepare to seek out out what zone they’re in.
“Again, there’s no need to panic,” DeSantis stated.
Pinellas County — which is anticipating 7-10 inches of rain from Ian — has already begun evacuating nursing houses, residential services, and hospitals. Starting 6 p.m. a compulsory evacuation will start for residents in Zone A and all cellular houses. Residents in different zones are urged to seek out excessive floor, Cathie Perkins, the county emergency administration director stated.
“Everybody needs to take this seriously,” Perkins stated, urging guests to additionally make plans to go away.
Attorney General Ashley Moody, who’s from Plant City stated, “This could be the storm we all feared.”
She additionally stated worth gouging measures are in impact and can take motion towards anybody who takes benefit of the hurricane.
Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie suggested households to provide you with a communications plan.
Past hurricanes tore down cellular phone towers, leaving folks with out a technique of speaking, he stated.
“Have a communications plan that doesn’t rely on cell phones or WiFi,” Guthrie stated.
Jeffrey Schweers
Kissimmee utility in alert mode | 2:38 p.m. Monday
The Kissimmee Utility Authority has activated Alert Level 3 and can function at Level 4 as soon as Hurricane Ian is inside 24 hours of impacting Osceola County.
Once the storm passes KUA crews will assess harm which may very well be hampered by flooding, downed timber, or excessive winds, the utility supplier stated in a information launch. KUA will concentrate on essential energy strains then restore particular person buyer outages, in accordance with the discharge.
Customers experiencing an influence outage are requested to report by texting “out” to 877-582-7700 and look at a real-time outage map at https://kissimmee.datacapable.com/map/.
KUA asks clients to organize by turning fridges and freezers to their coldest settings whereas holding the door closed, disconnect delicate electrical gear within the occasion of a surge when energy is restored, flip off all pumps and filters of swimming swimming pools and if evacuating shut off essential energy to your property’s essential circuit breaker to keep away from fires brought on by rising waters.
In the occasion of an influence outage, KUA recommends utilizing flashlights as a substitute of candles or kerosene lamps, observe producer suggestions when utilizing turbines and place them a minimum of 20 ft away from your property, plug home equipment instantly into the generator whereas turning your electrical energy off on the fuse field and switch off the generator earlier than turning your own home energy again on.
KUA urges residents to not contact fallen or low-hanging wires, something the wires might keep up a correspondence with and to keep away from puddles the place downed strains have landed.
Natalia Jaramillo
Orange sheriff says deputies to be on alert | 2:37 p.m. Monday
Orange County Sheriff John Mina stated deputies will likely be “on heightened alert” throughout the climate emergency
“We have things like generators, chainsaws and extra water, and we’ll be out there,” he stated. “Obviously we’ll have people out there 24 hours a day, but there will be additional personnel, more than usual.”
The sheriff inspired residents to organize now for the approaching storm.
“Central Florida is no stranger to hurricanes but it’s been a while since we’ve had a major weather event here,” he stated.
He urged residents to be looking for his or her neighbors, too.
“If you see something, say something,”
Stephen Hudak
Dyer needs Orlando residents to organize for Category 1 hurricane | 1:50 p .m. Monday
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer stated metropolis residents ought to put together like the town will likely be instantly hit by a Category 1 storm, very similar to residents skilled in 2004 when Hurricane Charley roared throughout Florida and into Orlando.
Hurricane Charley quickly gained power right into a Category 4 storm when it made landfall close to Port Charlotte. It unexpectedly made a last-minute flip into Florida coming ashore additional south than anticipated, which introduced gusts of greater than 100 mph to Orlando International Airport, and left greater than 100,000 with out energy, toppled timber and broken houses.
Orlando is throughout the cone of uncertainty for Hurricane Ian, that means an identical course might occur. Most forecasts present Hurricane Ian making landfall north of Clearwater as a Category 2 storm.
“They should be assuming that we’re going to take a hit from a Category 1 hurricane directly like Charley, and be prepared the same way – if they were – for Charley,” Dyer stated. “This is really the height of hurricane season so get prepared for this one and you’ll be prepared for the rest of the season.”
Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties had been positioned below an inland tropical storm watch by the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Ryan Gillespie
FSU screens Ian for Saturday soccer recreation vs. Wake Forest | 1:45 p.m. Monday
As No. 23 Florida State prepares to host No. 22 Wake Forest Saturday, the administration is holding an in depth eye on the scenario with Hurricane Ian.
“Nothing has changed right now in terms of the 3:30 p.m. kickoff for our football game with Wake Forest on Saturday,” FSU athletics director Michael Alford stated in an announcement Monday. “We are closely monitoring the projections regarding the hurricane and will be in constant contact with both local and state officials as well as the administration at Wake Forest and the Atlantic Coast Conference. As always, the safety of the student-athletes, game staff and fans will be our top priority.”
The newest projection has the storm making landfall in Florida Thursday morning across the Tampa space as a attainable Category 2 hurricane earlier than shifting slowly towards the panhandle Friday.
Coach Mike Norvell stated college officers met Sunday evening to debate the scenario with native leaders and convention officers in case they wanted to provide you with an alternate plan.
“We are prepping for this game. We will have plans in place in case anything does happen,” Norvell stated.
Matt Murschel
Orange assisted residing services checked | 1:40 p.m. Monday
Orange County Public Safety Director Danny Banks stated firefighters are visiting 200 assisted residing services right here in preparation of the approaching storm.
“We know from some past storms, there were some [places] in the state that had trouble attending to the needs of their seniors. We’re intent to not let that happen in Orange County,” he stated.
He stated firefighters would go to each nursing house within the county to verify their emergency turbines are operational if their essential energy sources are knocked out.
About 28,000 folks 65 years of age or older had been in care services which misplaced energy in September 2017 when Hurricane Irma struck Florida.
A 2020 research by researchers on the University of South Florida and Brown University concluded that 433 further residents/sufferers died inside 90 days of storm when in comparison with the identical interval in 2015 when there have been no hurricanes.
The research was prompted by heat-related deaths of 12 residents at a Broward County nursing house that authorities blamed on the hurricane knocking out the central air-con.
Stephen Hudak
Orange preps shelters forward of storm | 1:27 p.m. Monday
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings opened up an emergency press briefing this afternoon to warn residents of the approaching storm.
“Things have changed significantly from yesterday. The storm has moved back east, but it is alternating between the east and west tracks. It is forecasted to intensify,” he stated.
“We, of course, are making preparations for the opening of shelters, especially those involving people with special needs. That decision will be made in consultation with our school district and local Department of Health. While there is uncertainty in the forecast, situation for Central Florida has become more serious.”
Stephen Hudak
Orange County officers prepared for flood menace | 1:18 p.m. Monday
Flood prevention has been ongoing in Orange County lengthy earlier than Hurricane Ian began spinning our method, stated Jeff Charles of Orange County stormwater administration.
“We test them all the time, you know, probably about once every two weeks,” he stated of pump stations. “But before a storm, we definitely make sure we go out and check on them … We’re preparing all year long to be honest with you. That’s what we do. All year long we’re actually doing maintenance so we’re ready for storms, as ready as we can be.”
He stated crews even have been inspecting 95 miles of canals and 75 dry wells to stop flooding when the rain falls.
Charles stated he has been checking to verify automated pump stations are practical and “will start running when we need them to.”
“They’re set to come on even if we’re not out here in the middle of the night,” he stated. “We test them all the time, you know, probably about once every two weeks, but before a storm, we definitely make sure we go out and check on them.”
Stephen Hudak
Who has catastrophe plans, who will shelter in place? | 1:00 p.m. Monday
Few Floridians over 45 have a catastrophe emergency plan, on the similar time extra plan to shelter in place, in accordance with a latest survey from AARP.
Only 67% stated they’ve a plan this years ear, down from 75% in 2019, the survey confirmed. The drop is even better amongst owners, the survey stated, from 71% to 55% total.
“With a State of Emergency declared in all 67 counties as Hurricane Ian barrels toward Florida, we should all be reminded: it is extremely important for Floridians to have an updated disaster plan each year at the beginning of storm season, starting June 1, and to continue to monitor activity and update those plans as needed throughout the storm season ending November 30,” AARP Florida State Director Jeff Johnson stated. “While we intended to release this survey’s results later in the fall, this warning cannot wait. We urge Floridians to get their emergency plans in place now.”
The survey additionally reveals a rise from 55% to 61% in plans to shelter in place as a substitute of evacuating, AARP stated. “This may be due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to public shelters remains important as do concerns about rebounding financially from the cost of planning and damages from a natural disaster, exacerbated by the excessive cost of homeowner’s insurance.”
Jeffrey Schweers
Check evacuation zones and faculty closures | 12:54 p.m. Monday
Need to know in case you are in a possible evacuation zone? Go to Floridadisaster.org/planprepare and click on on the hyperlink for “Know your zone, know your home.” Type in your house handle to see if it’s in one of many six evacuation zones.
“Evacuations are at the local level,” State Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie stated.
To discover out what college districts are closing faculties, go to FLDOE.org/storminfo.
Jeffrey Schweers
How to maintain forward of insurance coverage claims | 12:52 p.m. Monday
Still placing your insurance coverage coverage in a plastic bag within the dishwasher earlier than the a storm? Janet Ruiz, spokeswoman for the Florida-based Insurance Information Institute, says owners ought to “move beyond the Ziploc” to be able to file well timed and full harm claims.
First, be sure to know who handles each your home-owner’s insurance coverage and your flood insurance coverage. Florida makes up roughly a 3rd of the flood market within the U.S., in accordance with the institute, so most houses have a separate flood coverage.
Once you’ve recognized the businesses, save the contact info for submitting a declare in your cellphone. “Make sure you have that number,” Ruiz stated.
Also in your cellphone, save any on-line hyperlinks your organization has for the place to file a declare, or obtain the corporate’s app if it has one.
Review your insurance policies, know what the protection quantities are, particularly the full substitute prices.
Take footage of your own home and possessions earlier than the storm to extra readily show harm if there may be any.
And if you must evacuate or if damages pressure you to go away the property, maintain receipts for the place you go and what you spend. “The first coverage often times is additional living expenses,” Ruiz stated.
For extra info, the institute presents a preparedness information right here: https://www.iii.org/sites/default/files/docs/pdf/triple-i_state_of_the_risk_hurricanes_06222022.pdf
Trevor Fraser
State can’t fulfill all requests from counties for support earlier than Ian | 12:25 p.m. Monday
Not all of the requests for support from county emergency administration officers are going to be met earlier than Hurricane Ian hits Florida, State Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie stated at a press briefing this morning.
“We’re not going to get them to the counties before landfall,” Guthrie stated.
Those requests are usually for water and meals, however the counties haven’t any place to retailer them. “We are not going to leave a semi-trailer in a parking lot with 110-120 mph winds. That is the discrepancy between the number of missions we have filled and the number we are responding to.”
Jeffrey Schweers
Osceola County tells residents to prepare | 12:05 p.m.
The Osceola Office of Emergency Management in a tweet Monday requested residents to complete preparations forward of tropical storm pressure winds anticipated by Hurricane Ian.
Residents are requested to take correct storm precautions comparable to filling sandbags and signing up for emergency alerts by way of the county’s e-mail and textual content alert system at http://alertosceola.org/. Weather situations might embody heavy winds, rain and flooding with the opportunity of tornadoes.
Osceola county residents can proceed to fill sandbags free till 6 p.m. Monday at 1211 Shakerag Road.
Also in Osceola County, Fortune Lakeshore Trail development at Lakeshore Boulevard and Brown Chapel Road close to East Lake Tohopekaliga has been delayed as a result of Hurricane Ian.
Natalia Jaramillo
Rollins College closing Wednesday | 12:01 p.m.
Rollins school introduced that it’s going to shut its Winter Park campus on Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Ian.
“Based on the most recent models, Hurricane Ian is expected to have a significant impact on our area. Given this information, campus will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, with residential halls closing at 4 p.m.,” the varsity stated in a information launch.
“Classes are scheduled for today and tomorrow, but we know that students have begun traveling and have asked that faculty be flexible and accommodating regarding this week’s classes. Wednesday classes will not meet in person, but will still be held. Instructors will reach out with makeup class approaches that will vary from class to class. Students should look for a message from their faculty member about how they will make up the class.”
Roger Simmons
DeSantis: Get ready for Ian now | 11:59 a.m. Monday
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke from the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee on Monday with Florida Department of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and National Guard Maj. Gen. James O. Eifert.
“I encourage Floridians to ensure they are prepared and that their emergency kit is stocked with supplies,” DeSantis stated.
The storm is predicted to make landfall someplace alongside the Gulf Coast, he stated. People ought to really feel the consequences as early as tomorrow, he stated.
“Floridians up and down the gulf coast should feel the impact of this as up to 36 hours before actual landfall due to the size of the hurricane.”
All eyes are on the Tampa Bay space, with attainable evacuation bulletins within the works for this afternoon. Hillsborough County has already ordered necessary evacuations for some areas.
With Ian upgraded to hurricane standing, Florida’s Emergency Operations Center has been upgraded to Level 1 standing. The National Guard has doubled the variety of troops from 2500 to 5000, with 2,000 further guardsmen coming in from Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee.
FEMA has offered 5 city search and rescue models and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is staged and able to reply.
The Division of Emergency Management has acquired 338 requests for assist from its county companions, and fulfilled 293 with 50 extra anticipated to be accomplished by the top of the day.
The state can be staging 210 medical professionals in Hillsborough County to assist folks with particular wants.
Gov. DeSantis has waived all tolls on 11 state roads, most of them on the West Coast, together with the I-4 connector.
He will likely be holding one other information convention at 2 p.m. in Largo.
Jeffrey Schweers
Early prescription refills out there below state of emergency | 11:54 a.m. Monday
Floridians are entitled to a minimum of a 30-day provide of any prescription medicine, coated by insurance coverage, even when the prescription has simply been crammed, in accordance with a Monday information launch from the Florida Department of Health.
The division recommends Floridians put together for the chance pharmacies are quickly unavailable.
Section 252.358 of the Florida Statutes says early refills should be coated and pharmacies should fill them offered:
“(1) The individual in search of the prescription medicine refill resides in a county that:
(a) Is below a hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service;
(b) Is declared to be below a state of emergency in an govt order issued by the Governor; or
(c) Has activated its emergency operations middle and its emergency administration plan.”
This waiver is prolonged till the Florida resident’s county is not below a hurricane warning, state of emergency, or its emergency operations middle and emergency administration plan are deactivated.
Otherwise, refills will be requested as much as 30 days after the resident’s county turns into eligible, and this time interval will be prolonged in 15- or 30-day increments by emergency orders issued by the Office of Insurance Regulation.
Caroline Catherman
Evacuations ordered in Hillsborough County | 10:49 a.m. Monday
Hillsborough County in Tampa is ordering a compulsory evacuation of some residents and voluntary evacuation for others, beginning at 2 p.m. right now.
According to the Tampa Bay Times, the county expects to evacuate as much as 300,000 folks.
“This is not a drill,” stated Hillsborough Emergency Management Director Tim Dudley.
The Times reported that Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise really useful residents to attempt to discover shelter with somebody who lives a minimum of 20 miles inland.
Shelters, Wise stated, “are not comfortable places. They could be noisy. They could be crowded.”
Neighboring Pinnellas county is predicted to difficulty its personal evacuation order Tuesday, however is urging residents and guests to go away the world right now.
The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a storm surge alongside the west coast and in Tampa Bay of 5 to eight ft from Hurricane Ian.
State says to report any worth gouging forward of Ian | 10 a.m. Monday
Floridians purchasing for gasoline, lumber, ice and different necessities forward of Hurricane Ian can report worth gouging to the state.
Attorney General Ashley Moody expanded Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline, 866-9NO-SCAM, statewide on Saturday in any case of Florida’s counties entered a state of emergency. Violations may also be reported at MyFloridaAuthorized.com.
Florida regulation bans “excessive increases” for necessities like meals, water, resort rooms, ice, gasoline, lumber, gear and storm-related companies throughout a state of emergency, a information launch stated.
Price gouging carries a $1,000 per violation tremendous and as much as $25,000 for a number of violations throughout the identical 24 hours.
“Please watch Ian closely, and as you prepare for a potential storm strike, report incidences of price gouging to my office,” Moody stated within the launch.
Austin Fuller
Orlando International Airport working regular schedule | 9:55 a.m. Monday
Orlando International Airport says it’s monitoring Hurricane Ian, however it’s not impacting any operations but.
“We’re closely monitoring the status of Hurricane Ian to identify the potential extent of impact to airport operations,” OIA stated on Twitter. “The airport is currently open and operational. Please check with your airline directly in regards to their operations for the most up-to-date flight information.”
Orlando Sentinel Staff
Rosen lodges supply decrease charges for Hurricane Ian evacuees | 9:45 a.m. Monday
Rosen Hotels & Resorts is decreasing its charges at its properties to assist individuals who might need to evacuate to Orlando.
“Recognizing the severe nature of Hurricane Ian, Rose Hotels & Resorts activated its Florida Resident Distress Rates today, giving evacuees a safe, affordable place to call home as they ride out the storm,” the resort stated in a information launch.
The charges will likely be $69 an evening at Rosen Inn International, Rose Inn Closest to Universal, Rosen Inn Pointe Orlando and Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista; $99 an evening at Rosen Plaza, $109 an evening at Rose Centre and $119 an evening at Rosen Shingle Creek.
The Rosen lodges say they’re pet pleasant. For extra info, name 866-337-6736.
Orlando Sentinel Staff
Lake County will shut faculties Wednesday, Thursday | 9:30 a.m. Monday
In preparation for the opportunity of many Lake County public faculties getting used as storm evacuation shelters for Hurricane Ian this week, the varsity district will launch college students early on Tuesday and shut faculties on Wednesday and Thursday.
In a discover emailed to folks on Sunday, the district stated:
- Lake County Emergency Management has requested that the district schedule an early launch on Tuesday, Sept. 27. All faculties will observe a Wednesday schedule on Tuesday, so college students are dismissed an hour early and the district can begin getting ready faculties for use as evacuation shelters. Extended Learning Centers, or ELC, will preserve common working hours on Tuesday, and all different after-school occasions together with sports activities will proceed as deliberate.
- Schools and district places of work will likely be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 29. All after-school occasions can even be canceled Wednesday and Thursday.
- The district expects to renew regular college and district workplace operations on Friday, Sept. 30.
“We are providing this information early so that you can prepare but please understand, this is subject to change once we know more about the storm’s path and timing,” the e-mail to folks reads. “These plans are tentative.”
Other college districts in Central Florida are monitoring the storm and will make choices later right now about any class cancelations.
Orlando Sentinel Staff
Seminole providing $1 pet adoptions to filter shelters | 9:28 a.m. Monday
Seminole County introduced an adoption particular for its animal companies division forward of Hurricane Ian.
In an effort to “Clear the Shelter” earlier than potential impacts of Ian, all pet adoptions beginning right now are solely $1.
“Come check out all of the animals at www.seminolecountypets.com, or during adoption hours of Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.,” the county stated.
Orlando Sentinel Staff
Governor to talk from Tallahassee | 8:47 a.m. Monday
Gov. Ron DeSantis is ready to talk Monday morning from the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee at 11 a.m.
He’ll seem from Florida Department of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and National Guard Maj. Gen. James O. Eifert.
Richard Tribou
Additional sandbag websites to open Monday in Seminole County | 8:17 p.m. Sunday
Beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, Seminole county residents can fill as much as 15 luggage of sand at new areas at Red Bug Lake Park, Softball Complex at 2200 North Street, Altamonte Springs and Boombah Sports Complex at 3450 E Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford, in accordance with a press launch.
Animal Services in Seminole county in an effort to clear shelters earlier than the storm is providing adoptions for $1 starting Monday, in accordance with a press launch.
The Citizens Information Line will open Monday at 8 a.m. for residents to ask any questions relating to the storm. Seminole county residents can even textual content STORM2022 to 888-777 to remain knowledgeable.
Natalia Jaramillo
Osceola County Schools to remain open Monday and Tuesday | 7:15 p.m. Sunday
Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace stated in a press launch that Osceola County faculties will open Monday and Tuesday whereas Tropical Storm Ian is monitored. Students and oldsters will likely be up to date by way of social media, district’s call-out system and the district and faculty’s web sites.
Also inside Osceola County, residents can proceed to fill as much as 25 sandbags at Osceola Heritage Park on Monday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
“I’m grateful that our Emergency Management team has been preparing for any impacts to the County from Ian, and we have been working closely with all of our community partners to be ready for the week ahead,” Osceola Commission Chairman Brandon Arrington stated in a press launch. “I also hope our residents have taken action these past few days and have a plan for their families. Thankfully, there is still time to prepare your homes and replenish your disaster kits if you haven’t done so already.”
Residents who want to talk with an Osceola County consultant or wish to ask particular questions can name the Citizen Information Center hotline at 407-742-0000 starting Monday morning, in accordance with the discharge.
Natalia Jaramillo
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