Florida says it's evaluating storm evacuation options at Alligator Alcatraz

The Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center, located in Florida, lacks a public hurricane evacuation plan as the peak of hurricane season approaches. Governor Ron DeSantis defended the state's preparedness despite criticism, claiming that every area is susceptible to hurricanes. Although the facility was reported to be "fully prepared" for disasters at its opening, a formal hurricane response plan has not been released. Forecasters predict an active hurricane season, with significant risks posed by storms, highlighting ongoing safety uncertainties at the facility.

"This ain't our first rodeo," he said. "There's not a single place in the state that would be totally immune from having any impacts from hurricanes."

As of Friday, the state has not fulfilled the Herald's public records request for the hurricane plan, nor has it provided a timeline for when it might be made available.

Forecasters have called for another active season, with 13 to 19 named storms before the season ends on November 30.

He pointed out that storms do tend to slow down once they make landfall and suggested that if a Category 3 storm were to strike Southwest Florida, the winds could potentially be below Category 2 strength by the time it got to the detention facility.

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