Pinellas County, Florida, is taking proactive measures ahead of Hurricane Milton by expanding evacuation zones and urging residents to consider leaving the county altogether. Emergency Management Director Cathie Perkins announced on Monday that mandatory evacuations are in place for residents in zones A, B, and C, as well as all mobile home parks.
Perkins emphasized the severity of the situation, citing the potential impact of Hurricane Milton compared to previous storms. She warned that the projected rainfall and overall impact of Milton could be twice as severe as past hurricanes, such as Debby and Helene.
