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8-30-23 9:15 a.m. Hurricane Idalia Update- Time to Hunker Down

Published on 8/30/2023

Last updated: 8/30/2023 9:15 AM

Hurricane Idalia made landfall and is moving north. Outer bands from Idalia are moving through Alachua County and will continue to do so through the morning and early afternoon. Residents are urged to stay inside even during calm periods as new bands may move into the area, bringing new tropical storm-force winds.

The total cumulative rainfall is expected to be in the 4 to 6-inch range.

Residents should stay safe and not leave their homes so that public safety and public works personnel can react to damage. Downed powerlines and trees are creating dangerous hazards. Residents staying in shelters or have otherwise evacuated their homes are urged to remain in place until the storm has completely passed.

Stay away from power lines.

Watch out for fallen power lines that may be hanging overhead.
Stay clear of fallen power lines. Call the electric company to report them.

Learn more about staying safe after the storm.

If you feel you have a life-threatening or dangerous situation, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 352-955-1818.

Find your provider to report power outages and view outage maps online.

It is important to be safe after the storm.

You can find all the latest information for Alachua County by going to alachuacountyready.com, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Nextdoor.

If you don’t have internet access or need additional information, dial 311 from your phone. If you live outside Alachua County or cannot dial 311, call 352-264-6557.

To receive all updates on County operations in response to Hurricane Idalia, please text ALACHUA to 888-777.

You can check the latest forecast at weather.gov/jax.

For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-264-6979 or msexton@alachuacounty.us.

8-30-23 9:15 a.m. Hurricane Idalia Update- Time to Hunker Down

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