DeSoto County: Idalia updates and emergency information

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

You can get information directly from the DeSoto County EOC.

Evacuations

No evacuations have been announced yet.

DeSoto schools status

DeSoto County public schools will be open on Monday, August 28 and closed on Tuesday, August 29 and Wednesday, August 30.

Other closings

None announced.

Sandbag locations

Sandbags are available at the Road & Bridge Department (at 1894 NE McKay St, Arcadia, Floria, 34266) until 7 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. 

LINK: Get updates on Idalia's track and forecast on MyFoxHurricane.com