Manatee County Encourages Coastal Level A Evacuation Ahead of Tropical Depression Four
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (August 3, 2024) – Manatee County Emergency Management is encouraging evacuation for those in Coastal Level A. You can determine your evacuation level by visiting mymanatee.org/storm.
“Tropical Depression Four could impact our coastal communities,” said Jodie Fiske, Director of Public Safety. “We are opening an additional shelter for those residents and visitors in Coastal Level A.”
Miller Elementary School (601 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209) will open at 5:00 p.m. for those who wish to evacuate from Coastal Level A. Nolan Middle School (6615 Greenbrook Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202) opened at noon today.
Residents and visitors in Coastal Evacuation Level A should unplug and move electric golf carts and vehicles out of garages and Level A areas to avoid the risk of fire due to saltwater intrusion. You can learn more about what you should do with electric vehicles during storms by watching this video.
Residents and visitors should complete their pre-storm preparations as forecasters continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Depression 4.
Sandbag locations are available at the following sites:
- Coquina Beach (north boat ramp parking lot) at 1507 S. Gulf Dr., Bradenton Beach
- Lincoln Park at 501 17th Street East, Palmetto
- Rubonia Community Center at 1309 72nd Street E., Palmetto
- Palmetto Youth Center at 501 17th St. W., Palmetto
- South Branch Library at 6081 26th St. W., Bradenton
- A self-serve location just south of the former Manatee County Utilities Headquarters at 4700 66th Street W., Bradenton
- Myakka City Community Center at 10060 Wauchula Rd., Myakka City
Closures:
- Manatee County Animal Welfare closed Bishop Animal Shelter, Cat Town, and the Palmetto Adoption Center at 3:00 p.m. today until further notice.
- Manatee County pools will be closed today through Monday, August 5. The plan is to reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, August 6.
- League play will be suspended beginning tomorrow until the storm has passed and parks can be assessed. G.T. Bray will close at the end of business today (4:00 p.m.) and will determine reopening based on further notice.
- Additional closings or postponements may occur based on weather conditions.
County Services: Currently, all other county services are operating normally.
For up-to-date information about evacuation levels, shelters, and sandbag locations, please visit mymanatee.org/storm.