Isaias evacuation orders: Santa Rosa residents should check zones, not just the storm map
Florida and Alabama counties have issued evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Isaias. Santa Rosa’s notice covers zones A and B, low-lying areas and mobile homes.
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Key points
- Santa Rosa’s published order covers zones A and B, low-lying areas and mobile homes
- Forecast storm intensity and surge are predictions; local evacuation instructions determine action
What the county order covers
Santa Rosa County residents should check whether their address falls under a local evacuation order as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast. ABC News reported evacuation orders in Florida and Alabama on 9 October. Santa Rosa’s own notice calls for evacuation of zones A and B, low-lying areas and mobile homes, with the order effective from 12:30 p.m. on 8 October. ABC News · Santa Rosa County
The county notice is more specific than a statewide storm graphic: its categories identify who is instructed to leave. People seeking county transport assistance can use the number in that notice, 850-983-4636, and should check the latest county instructions before relying on older arrangements. Santa Rosa County
Keep forecasts separate from observed conditions
ABC’s report describes a forecast for a Category 3 landfall and potentially dangerous storm surge. Those projections are not measurements of damage that has already happened, and conditions can change. The county notice’s shelter text contains an inconsistent weekday and date, so this report does not repeat that opening-time detail. Readers planning a move should verify current shelter and route information with the county. ABC News · Santa Rosa County
More reporting in Environment.
Sources and publication dates
- ABC News — Hurricane Isaias prompts evacuation orders for Florida, Alabama counties (9 October 2026; ABC News)
- Santa Rosa County — Hurricane Isaias Update #3 – Evacuation Order Issued (8 October 2026; Santa Rosa County Emergency Management)
Photograph and reuse credit
Archive photograph of Navarre Beach in Santa Rosa County. It shows the coast in ordinary conditions, not Hurricane Isaias or current flood damage.. Added hand-drawn illustration by report.red; full uncropped photograph with a mild navy edge wash. The222 at English Wikipedia — CC BY-SA 3.0. Original photograph · Photo and composite license.
