150+ residents evacuated after roof collapses at Bradenton assisted living facility – Wfla
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
Bradenton Police Department
** UPDATE: Multiple ambulances are assisting with relocating residents to new facilities. Please steer clear of 15th St E, north of Manatee Avenue, as well as 1st Ave E and 2nd Ave E. We appreciate your help! **
BPD is assisting with traffic near the site of a structural collapse at Aviata at Bradenton Villas. Please see the information provided by Manatee County:
Manatee County Public Safety and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), in coordination with the Bradenton Fire Department, City of Bradenton and regional partners, are assisting with the evacuation and relocation of approximately 157 residents from Aviata at Bradenton Villas, 105 15th St. E., following a significant structural collapse at the facility.
Bradenton Fire Department personnel and Manatee County EMS District Chiefs responded to the scene to assist with the evacuation and ensure residents could be safely relocated. Manatee County Emergency Management was also notified and is assisting with coordination as needed.
Transportation and alternate accommodations are being arranged for the affected residents. Due to the number of individuals requiring relocation, the response includes assistance from regional partners in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, which are providing additional transportation resources, including ambulances and accessible transit vehicles.
At this time, no injuries have been reported, and no additional emergency response units have been requested. Public safety personnel and facility representatives continue to coordinate the relocation process.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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