Pinellas County officials on Monday ordered mandatory evacuations for zones A, B and C and all mobile home residents throughout the county. State of play: The orders were announced at a 3pm press conference,

Pinellas County has issued mandatory evacuations for residents living in evacuation zones A, B and C, as well as for those living in mobile homes. “Make your plans now to stay with friends, family or in another safe place outside the evacuation area,” the county offered on its social media channels.

Pinellas County has opened six emergency shelters in advance of Hurricane Milton and mandatory evacuations have been ordered for special needs residents in zones A, B, and C, the county announced Monday.

In advance of Milton, there's a mandatory evacuation in Pinellas for zones A, B, and C. It's effective immediately.

Pinellas County has issued mandatory evacuation orders for long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities and hospitals in evacuation zones A, B and C due to the threat posed by Hurricane Milton. This impacts six hospitals, 25 nursing homes and 44 assisted living facilities, totaling about 6,600 patients.

Check your evacuation zone. If Pinellas evacuates up to zone C on Monday, it will be the largest evacuation of the county since 2022′s Hurricane Ian. Even if you think you’re safe, check your zone on the Florida Department of Emergency Management website.

Access to Pinellas County's barrier islands will close to visitors 24 hours before closing to everyone, including residents.