FDC Announces Post-Hurricane Evacuations
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has announced evacuations of inmates following structural damage to facilities caused by Hurricane Michael.
The following facilities have been evacuated:
- Gulf Correctional Institution and Annex; 2,600 inmates
- Portion of Calhoun Correctional Institution; 305 inmates
Gulf Correctional Institution and Annex, Gulf Forestry Camp and Panama City Work Release Center are closed until further damage assessment can be completed.
The evacuated facilities sustained significant damage to roofs and security infrastructure. Staff and inmates at these facilities were not injured during the storm. All inmates were secure and had access to food and drinking water through the duration of the storm.
Evacuations took place as soon as the roads leading to the facilities were passable and safe for inmate transport.
All inmate locations will be updated on www.dc.state.fl.us within 24-hrs.
For information on Hurricane Michael Preparations and Post-Storm Deployment of Resources: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/comm/press/2018/10-12-Michael.html.
