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EVACUATIONS: Mandatory order for island, mobile homes issued

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for the following areas in Indian River County starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6:

Out of an abundance of caution and with a shift in the track towards the west, a voluntary evacuation is suggested for all areas east of US 1 up to the Intracoastal Waterway starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.

If you live in an evacuation area, your best shelter choice is the home of a friend or relative who is located outside the evacuation area.

Your next alternative is to leave the area and stay in a hotel/motel.

Your last shelter option is to utilize one of the following public shelters, which will open at 8 a.m. Thursday:

You are urged to rush your preparations to completion and settle in to your shelter choice as soon as possible.

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