Charlotte County announced it has suspended responding to emergencies as Hurricane Ian approaches the coast on Wednesday morning.
Local winds have reached sustained tropical storm speeds. Residents who have not evacuated are advised to shelter in place. residents should now shelter in place and stay off the roads until we are no longer experiencing hazardous conditions.
Charlotte County law enforcement as well as Charlotte County Fire & EMS has suspended emergency response to calls for service due to hazardous weather conditions. This includes the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and City of Punta Gorda first responders.
911 will still be operational during this time, and calls will be triaged for response as soon as weather conditions permit.
