Irish Travel Agents Association advice to holiday makers regarding Weather Advisories for Florida
Below is a statement issued on behalf of Irish Travel Agents Association advice to holiday makers regarding Weather Advisories for Florida
Dublin, 8 October 2024 Hurricane Milton, a category 5 hurricane, is expected to make landfall on the west coast of the Florida Peninsula in the USA, Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning (9th / 10th October). A state of emergency has been declared in 54 of Florida’s 67 counties.
Clare Dunne, CEO of the ITAA said, “The Irish Travel Agents Association advise Irish travellers on holiday in Florida to monitor local news reports and follow any advice or instructions issued by the local authorities, your accommodation provider or local tour operator staff on the ground including evacuation if told to do so. Alternatively contact your tour operator or the travel agent you booked your holiday with for assistance. We also encourage you to monitor www.dfa.ie/travel/”
“If possible keep your mobile phone charged and turn it onto roaming to receive alerts from local authorities and do listen to local radio and television station reports.”
Irish citizens who have been affected, can contact the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at +353 1 408 2000 or their travel agent. For further information on evacuation notices, please visit: https://www.floridadisaster.org/EvacuationOrders
The ITAA is monitoring the situation and will issue further advice as/if required.