Emergency Preparedness
The most current disaster preparedness, planning, response, and recovery information from local, State, and Federal authorities will be available via media outlets, including social media. The following social media accounts may provide the most up-to-date information:
- Bradenton Fire Department: Facebook
- Manatee County Emergency Management: Facebook / Twitter
- National Weather Service - Tampa Bay: Facebook / Twitter
- Florida Division of Emergency Management: Facebook / Twitter
- Ready.gov: Facebook / Twitter
Manatee County Evacuation Levels and Route Maps
(Note that Manatee County has contract towing services assigned by the local law enforcement agencies and placed on stand-by. If your vehicle becomes disabled during evacuation, try to move it off the evacuation roadway and place a white cloth flag to signal vehicle distress. The towing service will assist you in moving your vehicle off the evacuation roadway and in finding transportation to the nearest possible shelter. They may not be able to transport you or your vehicle to a location of your preference.)