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Updated: 0700 EDT 28 SEP: According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Ian continues to intensify and is now carrying sustained winds of 155 mph and is located about 65 miles WSW of Naples, Florida. Probability of Ian reaching Category 5 status is high.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Ian has sustained winds of 140 mph and as of 0500 hours on 28 September, the center of Hurricane Ian is located about 75 miles/ 125kmw WSW of Naples, Florida.
Note: At the bottom of this page are updates issued by the NHC for Hurricane Ian, to include localized information for various Florida metro areas.
FLORIDA PUBLIC SAFETY
The following compilation of information is drawn from FloridaDisaster.org a part of the Florida division of emergency management,
Evacuation orders: The map below will take you to the dynamic map which provides information for each of the Florida counties and their current status with respect to evacuation orders. Those areas in red are currently under MANDATORY evacuation orders.
Emergency Accommodations: Expedia is working with the state to assist in the location of accommodations.
LINK: SEARCH FLORIDA ACCOMODATIONS
Shelter Status and Openings: The state emergency management system maintains a dynamic listing of Florida shelters which is updated every few minutes.
If you are in need of shelter: LINK: FLORIDA SHELTERS
FEMA also has available information by texting the word “SHELTER” and your “ZIPCODE”
State Assistance Information Line: 1-800-342-3557
The Florida State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) has been activated to provide an additional resource for Floridians to receive up-to-date information regarding Hurricane Ian. Residents and visitors can call this toll-free hotline at 1-800-342-3557.
STORM SURGE
The NHC continues to emphasize the deadly nature of storm surge:
STORM SURGE: The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... * Middle of Longboat Key to Bonita Beach, including Charlotte Harbor...8-12 ft * Bonita Beach to Chokoloskee...6-10 ft * Anclote River to Middle of Longboat Key, including Tampa Bay...4-6 ft * Chokoloskee to East Cape Sable...4-7 ft * Suwannee River to Anclote River...3-5 ft * Lower Keys from Key West to Big Pine Key, including the Dry Tortugas...3-5 ft * Flagler/Volusia County Line to Savannah River including St. Johns River...3-5 ft * St. Johns River south of Julington...2-4 ft * Savannah River to South Santee River...2-4 ft * East Cape Sable to Card Sound Bridge...2-4 ft * Florida Keys east of Big Pine Key...2-4 ft * Patrick Air Force Base to Flagler/Volusia County Line...1-3 ft * Indian Pass to Suwanee River...1-3 ft The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to the right of the center, where the surge will be accompanied by large waves. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances.
CDC Hurricane Preparedness
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has published an informational site “Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm“
NHC Updates – Hurricane Ian (updated every 30 mins)
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