An evacuation order goes into effect ahead of Hurricane Milton for portions of Manatee County on Monday – areas that are still struggling to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Mary Lou Carn with TECO joined FOX 13 News to give an update on preparations for possible widespread power outages during Hurricane Milton.

Mandatory evacuation orders take effect in Zones A and B at 10 a.m. Monday. Zone C is under a voluntary evacuation.

Debris collection sites in the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County were busy Monday morning as the Bay Area prepares for Hurricane Milton while still recovering from Helene.