Levy County Emergency Management

06/02/2026

🌀 Yesterday marked the official start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

While many forecasts are calling for below-average activity this season, we encourage everyone not to let their guard down. Regardless of how many storms form each year, it only takes 1 to make this season a busy one for our county.

📅 Stay tuned each day this week as we share hurricane preparedness information specific to Levy County, including:

• How to receive disaster-related information and emergency alerts
• How to determine your evacuation zone
• What to consider when building your disaster preparedness kit

Readiness begins long before a storm heads our way. Use this time to prepare and stay informed. 📝

05/18/2026

🔥🚫 Levy County Extends Countywide Burn Ban through May 26, 2026 🚫🔥
Press Release: ⬇️⬇️

05/11/2026

🔥🚫 Levy County Extends Countywide Burn Ban through May 19, 2026 🚫🔥

Press Release: ⬇️⬇️

05/08/2026

🌀🌀 We’re wrapping up Hurricane Preparedness Week by focusing on safety — because even after the storm passes, safety comes first.

⚠️ Keep these tips in mind:
🏠 Wait until it’s safe to go outside
⚡ Stay clear of downed power lines
🌊 Turn around, don’t drive through floodwaters
🔌 Use generators safely
👀 The aftermath can be just as dangerous — stay alert and aware.

➡ FloridaDisaster.org/Guide

05/07/2026

🌀🌀 Today is Day 5 of Hurricane Preparedness Week. Being prepared is a shared responsibility.

Be a good neighbor this hurricane season:
🤝🤝 Help gather supplies before a storm
🚗🚗 Assist with evacuation if needed
🏠🏠 Check in once it’s safe

Stronger communities start with looking out for one another.
➡ FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare

05/06/2026

Today is Day 4 of Hurricane Preparedness Week. When a storm is on the way, preparation becomes action.

Start with the basics:

🏠🏠 Get your home storm-ready

🎒🎒 Build your disaster supply kit

⛽ Stay halfway full so you can get halfway there

A little preparation now goes a long way later.
➡ www.LevyDisaster.com

05/05/2026

Today is Day 3 of Hurricane Preparedness Week 🌀 and we’re focusing on how to get weather alerts 🚨

When a storm is approaching, staying informed is critical. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive alerts and understand the difference between a watch and a warning.

➡️ Sign up for alerts: www.AlertLevy.com 📲

05/04/2026

As we turn the calendar to May, we’re less than a month away from the start of hurricane season⏳🌪️

This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week, and we’ll be sharing helpful resources to get you ready💡

🌊 Do you know your evacuation zone?
Understanding your zone and how your home holds up to storms helps you make faster, safer decisions when it matters most.
➡ Find your zone: FloridaDisaster.org/Know

🎒 Build your disaster supply kit now
The best time to prepare is before you need it. Having food, water, medications, and important documents ready means you can focus on what matters most: staying safe.
➡ Full checklist: FloridaDisaster.org/Kit

04/26/2026

04/25/2026

COW CREEK FIRE UPDATE - LEVY COUNTY (April 25, 2026)

2000 acres and 40% contained.

Florida Forest Service wildland firefighters continue working on this fire with both night and day. They are on this fire 24 hours a day to address any fire activity.

This morning at 7:30am, Florida Forest Service crews reported that CR 343 and CR 346 were 'smoked in.' Visibility should improve later this morning as the smoke begins to rise.

Residents should be aware that smoky conditions will be present around the fire area for the foreseeable future. When smoke mixes with fog it creates 'super fog' conditions resulting in ZERO VISIBILITY which is extremely dangerous. Residents and commuters are urged to stay off the roads near the fire during the late night and early morning hours when these conditions occur.