City of Marco Island Issues Mandatory Evacuation In Advance of Hurricane Milton

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Posted Monday, October 7, 2024 11:00 am

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City of Marco Island

The City of Marco Island is issuing a Mandatory Evacuation for residents of Marco Island and Goodland due to the strength of Hurricane Milton and anticipated storm surge.

While Collier County has not yet announced shelter openings, this information will be released Tuesday morning. Residents in low-lying areas are urged to prepare their homes and move to higher ground by Tuesday afternoon. The rainfall over the next few days combined with tides and storm surge from Hurricane Milton presents a serious flood risk to our area.

Law enforcement will not force you from your home, but the purpose of this mandatory evacuation order is to emphasize the severity of this storm and potential risk to life and safety.

Take action now to ensure your safety. A mandatory evacuation is in effect for Marco Island and Goodland. All of Marco Island and Goodland are in Zone A for Collier County flood zones.

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