Hurricane Ian: Naples declares citywide curfew; first responders, emergency workers exempt
The city of Naples was issuing a curfew as Hurricane Ian has arrived — but there are some exemptions.
Naples police said, because of extremely hazardous conditions on roadways, the city Wednesday issued an emergency citywide curfew to protect and safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of residents, visitors and first responders.
The curfew is effective immediately until further notice, and it doesn't apply to first responders and emergency workers.
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The curfew is effective immediately until further notice, and it doesn't apply to first responders and emergency workers.
Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@gannett.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Twitter @TomasFRoBeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran and TikTok @tomasfrodriguez.
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