Florida Evacuates Thousands of Prisoners Ahead of Hurricane Irma

Florida Evacuates Thousands of Prisoners Ahead of Hurricane Irma
L: Enhanced infrared satellite image of Hurricane Irma. (NOAA); R: Florida Department of Corrections
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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As Hurricane Irma closes in on Florida’s coasts, residents must make the decision to evacuate or stay put. But there are some who lack the freedom to make that decision.

Over 7,000 inmates of the state’s prison facilities are being moved in the largest evacuation the Florida Department of Correction has ever conducted, according to Tampa Bay Times.
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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