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Johnston's mayor has ordered the mandatory evacuation of residents on Belfield Drive due to severe flooding caused by a recent rainstorm, making it impossible for first responders to reach the affected area. The town will provide hotel accommodations for residents until Wednesday and plans to construct a makeshift road to the neighborhood.
A mandatory evacuation has been issued for Orange County residents due to a wildfire spreading from Jasper County.
Leon County in Florida has issued a mandatory evacuation for residents of mobile and manufactured homes due to the expected hurricane-force winds from Hurricane Idalia. The evacuation is effective immediately, and residents are advised to seek shelter until the storm passes.
Hillsborough County in Florida has issued a mandatory evacuation for Zone A and has opened several shelters for residents. Two shelters are already open, with eight more scheduled to open later today. Special needs shelters are available for residents with medical or cognitive issues. Sandbags are also being provided at four locations. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collections will continue as normal on Tuesday, but there will be no collections on Wednesday. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through the HCFL Alert system or by calling the storm information line.