Franklin County points obligatory evacuation order starting Tuesday morning

• A compulsory evacuation order goes into impact at 6 a.m. August 29 for elements of Franklin County.
• Emergency managers made the choice to improve the order after a latest shift in Idalia’s
• forecast monitor.
• Further evacuations could also be issued.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FACEBOOK POST:
As a result of Westward Shift of the monitor, Efficient 6:00AM, Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the Voluntary Evacuation that was issued earlier at this time can be upgraded to a Necessary Evacuation of all Barrier Islands, Low Mendacity Areas, Cell Properties, and RV Parks. Further evacuations could also be issued within the morning if there are modifications in storm monitor or depth.

For those who really feel unsafe then don’t shelter at house, go away till the storm has handed after which return.

Please be certain your preparations have been made to safe your property.

Franklin County Faculties can be closed on Tuesday 08/29/23 and Wednesday 08/30/23.

County Authorities places of work can be closed on Wednesday 08/30/23.

Sandbag places at the moment are closed.

Please proceed to watch the native information, WOYS, and Franklin County Emergency Administration Fb web page for updates.