Hurricane Safety @StormSafetyBlog

Just like Santa, make your list and check it twice. Stock up on what you need and save the sales tax this week (August 26-Sept. 8, 2023) floridarevenue.com/disasterprep/P…

Florida West Coast/Panhandle and Coastal Alabama need to watch this one and be ready! myfoxhurricane.com/storm1_models.… #TropicalStorm #Hurricane

Generators can be deadly in 2 ways. They put off carbon monoxide fumes; run them well away from windows, doors & screen porches. Never run indoors. Also, never hook them directly to household wiring unless done by a licensed electrician; backfeed can kill linemen making repairs.

Downed trees are one of the leading causes of death in any storm with high winds. Monitor the health of trees around your home and keep them trimmed to reduce the risk of damage or injuries.

Floodwaters are extremely dangerous and unpredictable. It only takes six inches of fast-moving water to knock you over and only two feet to carry away vehicles. Remember: NEVER drive, walk or swim through flooded waters. Learn more: ready.gov/floods

LAKELAND, FL - Hurricane season begins June 1st. We are making our preparations, are you? Visit noaa.gov/hurricane-prep for safety tips and resources. #HurricanePrep #FlyNOAA

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

We are hiring Mississippi state residents to assist with recovery efforts from the March 24-25 tornadoes and severe storms. We have openings for a variety of jobs based at our temporary offices in the surrounding areas. Learn more and apply now: fema.gov/press-release/…

Computer models are coming together, but remember that track and intensity are based on several factors, including atmospheric troughs and ridges that do what they want to do, not necessarily what we expect them to do. #HurricaneIan #Ian

[Saturday, 9/25 Ian Update] Model runs continue to fluctuate, but overall consensus remains a landfall is likely somewhere between Tampa and Panama City, FL. A farther east track favors stronger & earlier landfall - but even a weaker landfall is still capable of major impacts.

#ThingsToKeepInMind: If you are in the path of Tropical Storm #Ian and need a safe place to go, text SHELTER & your zip code to 43362 to get a list of shelters near you. You can also locate a shelter online: redcross.org/get-help/disas…

If you live in or near the cone of uncertainty, read over this checklist from @ConsumerReports, and do what you can to prepare NOW, instead of waiting until the storm is closer, when you can easily become overwhelmed. consumerreports.org/emergency-prep…

Tropical Storm #Ian Advisory 10A: Ian Forecast to Begin Rapidly Strengthening Tonight. Significant Wind and Storm Surge Impacts Expected in Western Cuba. hurricanes.gov

Getting a lot of this: "Only going to hit Florida as a CAT 1." A turn to Tampa its a MAJOR. And only a CAT 1 is still very serious looking at history. IMO not enough are taking Ian serious yet.

We are prepositioning supplies such as cots, blankets, generators and ready to eat meals in preparation for Tropical Storm #Ian. You should prepare too. Visit ready.gov for tips on what you can do now to prepare for the storm.

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Here's a map that shows Hurricane Ian's path along with a forecast track. arcgis.com/apps/View/inde…

If you live in Florida, your county website probably has maps of flood zones and evacuation zones. #KnowYourZone

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If you live in Florida, your county website probably has maps of flood zones and evacuation zones. #KnowYourZone

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If you wish to help hurricane victims, visit charitynavigator.org. Find an organization that's been vetted to ensure donations get to the people they are meant to help.

Last night, @POTUS declared an emergency for Florida, mobilizing Federal assistance even before the storm makes landfall.   FEMA also proactively pre-positioned supplies across the region. We are ready to support the people of Florida. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

If you live in or near the cone of uncertainty, check your yard and porch and move anything that could be picked up by the wind and turned into a projectile.