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Nearly 160 Residents Evacuated After Roof Collapse at Bradenton Assisted Living Facility
No injuries were reported as Manatee County officials coordinate relocation accommodations for about 157 assisted living residents after a structural collapse.
- Yesterday, approximately 157 residents were evacuated from Aviata at Bradenton Villas following a "significant structural collapse," according to the Bradenton Police Department. All displaced individuals are being relocated to facilities throughout the region.
- Manatee County Public Safety and Emergency Medical Services led the evacuation effort, coordinating with the Bradenton Fire Department and City of Bradenton. Regional partners from Hillsborough and Pinellas provided extra ambulances and accessible transit vehicles.
- No injuries were reported following the incident. Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard stated, "Our priority is making sure every resident is safely relocated and cared for during what is undoubtedly a difficult and disruptive situation."
- Describing the event as a "challenging situation," Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown said officials are working closely with Manatee County and regional partners to ensure residents remain safe and supported throughout the evacuation.
- Authorities have not publicly disclosed the specific cause of the structural failure. Public safety personnel and facility representatives continue managing the relocation process to ensure residents' ongoing care and housing needs are met.
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Roof collapse causes over 150 to evacuate Bradenton assisted living facility; no injuries reported - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
BRADENTON, Fla. (WSVN) — A partial roof collapse led to chaos at an assisted living facility in Bradenton on Saturday night.The collapse happened at Aviata
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