Mandatory Evacuation Order
September 24, 2024

Pursuant to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 24-208, along with Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners Resolution 2023-09-06.

Due to the approach of Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecast to intensify into a major Category 3 hurricane before making landfall. Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners and Division of Emergency Management has issued a mandatory evacuation order for all residents living in mobile homes, travel trailers, structurally compromised housing and low lying areas for the entire county.

All of Lafayette County mat experience sustained Category 1 force winds (74-95 mph), with higher gusts, and some areas may experience sustained Category 2 (96-110 mph) winds, dependent upon the storm’s exact track.

The mandatory evacuations will go into effect on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 8:00 AM.

If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Emergency Management at (386)294-1950.