The Taylor County, FL Sheriff was forced to take drastic measures, advising residents to write their names with permanent markers on their skin if they refuse to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Helene.
Taylor County, situated southeast of Tallahassee, is bracing for catastrophic destruction as the hurricane approaches. The Sheriff’s Office has issued a dire warning: “If you or someone you know chose not to evacuate, PLEASE write your, Name, birthday and important information on your arm or leg in A PERMANENT MARKER so that you can be identified and family notified.”
NEW: Taylor County, FL Sheriff is telling residents to write their names with permanent markers on their skin if they aren't evacuating for Hurricane Helene.
Taylor County, which is southeast of Tallahassee, is expected to get demolished by the hurricane.
"If you or someone you… pic.twitter.com/xPfXOSoGOR
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 26, 2024
The office further emphasized the importance of providing essential information to aid Search and Rescue teams in prioritizing locations for assistance. It’s a sad state of affairs when citizens are left to fend for themselves due to inadequate leadership.
With landfall anticipated at 11pm ET, the situation grows more dire by the hour. Authorities are predicting “unsurvivable” surging waters that could reach heights of 20 feet in certain areas, placing 40 million people under hurricane and tropical storm warnings.
NEW: Taylor County, FL Sheriff is telling residents to write their names with permanent markers on their skin if they aren't evacuating for Hurricane Helene.
Taylor County, which is southeast of Tallahassee, is expected to get demolished by the hurricane.
"If you or someone you… pic.twitter.com/xPfXOSoGOR
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 26, 2024
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