Hundreds In Taylor County, FL Refuse To Evacuate Before Hurricane

Jesus Hernandez guides his granddaughter Angelina via a container through a street flooded in the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Batabano, Mayabeque province, Cuba, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (AP Phot

Hundreds of people in Taylor County, Florida, have chosen not to evacuate as Hurricane Helene approaches the region. According to Emergency Management Director John Louk, more than 400 residents have not heeded the evacuation warnings.

Louk stated that the county officials have requested those who have not evacuated to send an email informing them of their whereabouts. Despite the imminent landfall of the hurricane, residents are still reaching out to officials via email, expressing their decision to stay in the area.

Emergency Management Director John Louk urges residents to email their locations.

Over 400 Taylor County residents have not evacuated despite Hurricane Helene warnings.

Residents express their decision to stay in the area despite the approaching hurricane.

Taylor County, situated in Florida's Big Bend region, is located southeast of Tallahassee. The county is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Helene as it moves closer to the coast.