Friday, September 8, 2017

DEFINITION OF MANDATORY EVACUATION


LEVY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

DEFINITION OF MANDATORY EVACUATION

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A mandatory evacuation is an order that is given to residents in order to allow them ample time to evacuate an area that is expected to experience a disaster or other event.

A mandatory evacuation does not mean that we will forcefully remove anyone from their home.  It means that if you choose not to leave, emergency services will not be available to assist you when the weather too bad.

If you choose not to evacuate, that is your choice.  However, if you are not evacuated by the time that the severe weather is here, you run the risk that emergency services will not be available and the roads will be too congested for you to leave in time.

As usual, if you have any questions please call us at 352-486-5155 or 352-486-5576