Collier County Evacuation Update

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Collier County Sheriff’s office released an updated evacuation map Saturday afternoon. Single-story home dwellers in Lely Resort have been added to mandatory evacuation order in Collier County.

Collier County Hurricane Irma Mandatory Evacuation Zones  UPDATED

Expanded Evacuation Zones – The following areas are now included in the evacuation zones:

• Northern boundary Pine Ridge from 41 to Airport
• Eastern boundary Airport from Pine Ridge to Radio
• Northern boundary Radio from Airport to Santa Barbara
• Eastern boundary Santa Barbara from Radio to Rattlesnake (southwest through the preserve between St Andrews Blvd and Roma Way) to Texas
• Eastern boundary Texas Ave to 41

Additional general population shelters opened at 9 AM Saturday Sept. 9 at the following locations:

• Golden Gate Elementary Intermediate, 5055 20th Place SW, Naples, Florida 34116
• Golden Terrace Elementary Intermediate, 2965 44th Terrace SW, Naples, Florida 34116
• Golden Gate Middle, 2701 48th Terrace SW, Naples, Florida 34116
• Lake Trafford Elementary, 3500 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee, Florida 34142
• Pinecrest Elementary, 313 S 9th Street, Immokalee, Florida 34142

Those who plan to use emergency shelters should take any necessary medications, cell phone chargers, toiletries, foods, water, flashlights, bedding and anything else they need to be comfortable.

Pet owners must bring their vaccination records, the appropriate size kennel for their animals, food and water for a minimum of three days, bowls and all supplies including waste bags and litter. When taking pets outside, they must remain leashed, and pet owners are responsible for picking up pet waste. There must be a family member or caretaker of the pet present in the shelter always.

Expanded Evacuation Zones – The following areas are now included in the evacuation zones:

• Northern boundary Pine Ridge from 41 to Airport -Pulling
• Eastern boundary Airport from Pine Ridge to Radio Rd.
• Northern boundary Radio from Airport to Santa Barbara
• Eastern boundary Santa Barbara from Radio Rd. to Rattlesnake Rd.
• (southwest through the preserve between St Andrews Blvd and Roma Way) to Texas
• Eastern boundary Texas Ave to 41

The other area:

• Western boundary Collier Blvd from 41 north to Winding Cypress Blvd
• Northern boundary Winding Cypress Blvd from Collier Blvd to Verona Walk
• Western boundary Verona Walk Cir from Winding Cypress Blvd to Sabal Palm
• Northern boundary Sabal Palm east from Verona Walk

Northern area:

• Northern boundary Encore Way from 41 to Colliers Reserve Dr
• Eastern boundary Collier Reserve Dr to Immokalee
• Southern boundary Immokalee from Collier Reserve to 41

These areas are in addition to the previously announced evacuation zones including Goodland, Everglades City, Chokoloskee, and areas west and south of U.S. 41. Hurricane Irma has the potential to induce dangerous and damaging storm surge in those areas. Residents of mobile homes throughout Collier County, especially those east of Collier Boulevard (S.R. and C.R. 951), are strongly advised to evacuate to a hardened structure or to an emergency shelter.

The Collier County Information Hotline remains active 24-hours a day. Residents with questions may call the Hotline at 239-252-8444 (within Collier County residents may dial 311). Call volume is heavy and information can also be found at colliergov.net or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CollierGov) and Twitter (@CollierPIO).