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Take Action: Heed Warnings from Local Officials in Hurricane Irma’s Path
Take Action: Heed Warnings from Local Officials in Hurricane Irma’s Path
09-08-2017 05:59 AM Release Date: September 8, 2017 For Immediate Release FEMA News Desk Phone: 202-646-3272 Washington – As destructive winds, storm surge and heavy rainfall move*through the Caribbean, with the threat of potential impacts in Florida and the mid-Atlantic region later this week into next, FEMA continues to encourage residents to take action now, heed local warnings and prepare for a potentially life-threatening situation.** All those in potentially affected areas should listen to the directions of state, local, territorial, and tribal officials. If told to evacuate, evacuate. Storm tracks can change quickly and unexpectedly. Don’t be caught unaware. Take advantage of advance warning to get yourself and your family safe before it becomes too dangerous to do so. If told to evacuate:
Download the FEMA mobile app (available in English and Spanish) for a customizable checklist of emergency supplies, maps of open shelters and recovery centers, disaster survival tips, and weather alerts from the National Weather Service. The app also enables users to receive push notifications reminding them to take important steps to prepare their homes and families for disasters. Visit www.ready.gov or www.listo.gov for more severe weather and hurricane preparedness information and resources. * ### Topics: Disaster Response and Recovery, Disasters, Plan and Prepare for Disasters Keywords: disaster relief, emergency response, federal response, FEMA, Flooding, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, natural disasters More... |
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