Charlotte County opened storm shelters in Port Charlotte on Sept. 25 at Kingsway Elementary School, 2330 Quasar Blvd., and Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. Charlotte County Emergency Management ordered evacuations for barrier islands, low-lying and flood-prone areas, manufactured homes and any homes that may not withstand high winds, such as those that may be compromised from previous storms. This included those living on the barrier islands of Don Pedro Island, Knight Islands (Palm Island), Little Gasparilla Island, Gasparilla Island and Manasota Key, as well as residents in any zone living in mobile homes, manufactured homes and trailers.