Manatee County: Idalia updates and emergency information

Follow ongoing updates from Manatee County in response to Hurricane Idalia.

You can get information directly from the Manatee County EOC.

Evacuations

Evacuation orders have expired as of 2 p.m. Wednesday and residents who can safely access their homes can do so.

Manatee schools status

All Manatee County Public Schools will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31.

Other reopenings

MCAT will resume fixed-bus routes at regular hours of operation, starting Thursday, Aug. 31.

Shelters

All shelters are now closed.

Sandbag locations

Manatee County will be opening self-serve sandbag stations (sandbags provided, limit 10 per household) beginning Monday (August 28) morning at 9 a.m. at the following locations:

Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 34217
Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach 34217
Bayfront Park, 310 North Bay Blvd., Anna Maria Island 34216
Rubonia Community Center, 1309 72nd Street East, Palmetto 34221
66th St. W Fleet Building (non-ADA; entrance directly across from 65th Street West), 4700 66th Street West, Bradenton 34210
Pride Park, 6032 9th Street East, Bradenton 34203