The mandatory evacuation has been ordered for visitors and non-residents as of 1pm EDT today (i.e. with immediate effect) of the Florida Keys of Monroe County, including the Dry Tortugas.
Tropical storm and hurricane force winds are expected from late Monday, but travel conditions are safe until then.
A local state of emergency has been declared by Monroe County at noon today. The emergency operations center will be activated at level one at 6 am Monday. All county and state parks are encouraged to close this afternoon. At 6 am Monday, an evacuation for all special needs residents will go into effect. At 10 am Monday, an evacuations for all mobile home residents will go in effect. Tolls are being lifted on Card Sound Road this afternoon. The Monroe County shelters will open at 10 am Monday.
Please pass word round to people who may not be aware
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