Dixie County: Idalia updates and emergency information

DeSantis: Idalia to be 'powerful' hurricane

Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging Floridians to prepare now as Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to become a major hurricane before making landfall in Florida this week.

DIXIE COUNTY, Fla. - Follow ongoing updates from Dixie County in response to Hurricane Idalia.

You can get information directly from Dixie County Emergency Management here.

Evacuations

A mandatory evacuation order has been issued starting 9 a.m. Tuesday and must be completed by 7 p.m. Tuesday for the following areas:

All coastal communities including: Suwannee, Horshoe Beach, Jena and the immediate surrounding areas
Mobile homes an manufactured homes throughout the county
Recreational vehicles
Low lying areas in the county

School closures

Dixie District Schools said they will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Shelters

A general population shelter is now open at Dixie County High School (17924 SE HWY 19). A special needs shelter is now open at Bell Middle-High School (930 South Main Street).