Pinellas County officials have issued an urgent plea to residents in Zone A, who are under mandatory evacuation orders, to heed their warnings and evacuate the area before the arrival of Hurricane Helene. Despite the orders, there are still a significant number of individuals who have not yet left the area, prompting concerns for their safety.
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri emphasized the seriousness of the situation during a press conference, stating that too many people in Zone A are not listening to evacuation directives. He warned that there may come a point where individuals will be left to fend for themselves if they choose to remain in the area.
