Elsa, Tropical Storm update for Citrus & Levy counties in FL, as of July 6 afternoon
Levy County Emergency Management, Bronson, FL; phone 352-486-5213.
Levy County has the potential to suffer impacts from severe flooding, storm surge, heavy rain, and strong winds from Hurricane Elsa, which has the potential to become Hurricane Eta.
Levy County is expected to continue to suffer from the effects of such flooding, storm surge, heavy rain and strong winds.
On July 6, the Levy County Board of County Commissioners declared that a Local State of Emergency exists in Levy County.
Shelter Information
The following shelters (see below) are designated as official hurricane shelter locations by Levy County's Department of Emergency Management. If possible, you should try to evacuate to the home of a friend or family member outside of the Evacuation Area. A shelter should be your refuge of last resort if you have absolutely nowhere else to go.
LEVY COUNTY PRIMARY SHELTERS
Bronson Elementary School (Special Needs), 400 Ishie Ave., Bronson
Williston Elementary School, 801 S. Main St., Williston, FL
Bronson Middle High School, 351 Ishie Ave. (C 32), Bronson, FL
Williston Middle/High School, 350 Robert Philpot Way, Williston, FL
LEVY COUNTY SECONDARY SHELTERS
Chiefland Elementary School, 1205 NW 4th Ave., Chiefland, FL
Chiefland Middle School, 811 NW 4th Dr., Chiefland, FL
Joyce Bulluck Elementary School, 130 SW 3rd St., Williston, FL
Careful planning and quick response to a hurricane threat will reduce damage to your home and could save your life. Most importantly, you must EVACUATE if you are told to do so by local officials. Material possessions are replaceable, your life is not. Take action now to be better prepared for hurricane season.
Levy Weather Stem
The WeatherStem platform is live data collected by weather instruments, cloud cameras, agricultural probes, and other sources. There are several locations in Levy County where you can get live updates about the weather in that area. Visit levy.weatherstem.com. The WeatherStem is also available on IOS and Android. Download the app today to stay up to date on the weather in your area or visit the website
CITRUS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Citrus County is still under a Tropical Storm Warning as well as a Costal Surge Warning.
What to expect:
Storm Surge of 3-5 feet. The West Side of the county should use caution when traveling along US 19.
Winds will be arriving around later tonight and are expected to persist throughout the night into the morning. These winds are predicted to be 50 -60 mph and may reach upwards of 70 mph.
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners has issued a voluntary evacuation for low-lying areas west of U.S. Highway 19 and all mobile homes, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicles throughout the county. To find your evacuation zone, please visit Citrus County's emergency management page at www.sheriffcitrus.org/emergency-management.php.
Citrus County shelters will be OPENING July 6 at 6:00 p.m., at the following locations:
Renaissance (Special Needs) - 3630 W Educational Path, Lecanto, FL 34461
Lecanto Primary (General Population & Pet Friendly) - 3790 W Educational Path, Lecanto, FL 34461
Public shelters should be an option of last resort. Citizens should make all preparations to shelter with family or friends and exhaust all other options before utilizing a public shelter.
What to bring to the shelter:
A 72-hour supply of all required medications
All medical equipment and supplies (oxygen tanks, etc.) required for those with special needs
Personal information (Identification with photo)
Any special dietary needs or food (must be non-perishable)
Extra batteries or an external power supply for electronic devices
Citizen Information Lines (352) 249-2775 will remain open until 9:00 p.m., July 6, to answer any weather related or preparedness questions about Tropical Storm Elsa. Please ONLY use 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.