/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JR2SJFNNNNE27A4EYILXRLZCBQ.jpg "This map from pascocountyfl.net shows Pasco County's evacuation zones. County officials on Monday issued mandatory evacuation orders for some areas and suggested evacuations for others ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane.")
Pasco County has issued a mandatory evacuation for residents living in Evacuation Zone A, as well as those living in manufactured homes, mobile homes and RVs.
Mandatory evacuations also apply to those living in low-lying and flood prone areas or structures that have previously flooded during heavy rains.
The mandatory evacuations will go into effect around 3 p.m., Pasco County spokesperson Jeremy Sidlauskas said.
Residents should also evacuate if they live in Zones B and C, are registered as a Special Needs Resident or would be vulnerable in the instance of a power outage. However, these evacuations are currently voluntary.
Evacuation zones can be found here.
Pasco shelters will open at 8 a.m. Tuesday. The county will release a list of shelters Monday.
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