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Gilchrist County: Idalia updates and emergency information

By FOX 35 News Staff
Updated  August 29, 2023 10:45am EDT
Ocala
FOX 35 Orlando

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.

GILCHRIST COUNTY, Fla. - Follow ongoing updates from Gilchrist County in response to Hurricane Idalia. 

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

Evacuations

A voluntary evacuation order has been issued for all low-lying areas and residents of mobile homes. 

Shelters

These general population shelters will open Tuesday at 4 p.m.:

  • Trenton Elementary
  • Bell Elementary (pet friendly)

A special needs shelter will be open at Bell High School's Health Academy. 

School closures

The Gilchrist County School District said schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, including school events and extracurricular activities. 

Other closures

We will update this with more information when it becomes available. 

Sandbag locations

Sandbags will be available at:

  • Gilchrist County Road Department: 1770 US-129
  • City of Trenton's City Park

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