DeSoto County FL Emergency Management Urges Residents To Prepare

It will be difficult to gain access and assist them in a time of need once the storm makes landfall.

Meteorologists are anticipating moderate to major flooding of the Peace River and Horse Creek. DeSoto County is advising residents in the flood zones and low-lying areas to anticipate additional flooding.

Residents should get themselves and their families to a safer and drier area until the water levels recede to an appropriate and safe level after Hurricane Ian.