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The latest on #Ian. Watch out for: ❗️Storm surge in NE Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. ❗️Dangerous winds in SC and NC. ❗️Major flooding. No matter where you are, stay safe. Continue to follow local officials and take safety measures. ready.gov/hurricanes
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National Hurricane Center
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5 am EDT Friday, September 30 Key Messages for Hurricane #Ian. nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphi
Key Messages: 1. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge today along the coasts of northeast Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas within the Storm Surge Warning areas. Residents in these areas should follow any advice given by local officials. 2. Hurricane-force winds are expected along the coasts of South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina within the Hurricane Warning area by this afternoon. Hurricane conditions are possible in North Carolina within the Hurricane Watch area by this afternoon. Preparations should be rushed to completion. 3. Ongoing major to record river flooding will continue through next week across portions of central Florida. Considerable flooding is expected through today across portions of coastal and northeast South Carolina. Locally considerable flooding is possible across portions of North Carolina and southern Virginia through today.
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FEMA Region 4
@femaregion4
If you do not have power & are using a generator, you need to know how to operate it safely. ⚠️Only use generators outside at least 20ft from homes and garages. ⚠️ Never plug them into a wall outlet or main electrical panel. ⚠️Keep the exhaust pointed away from your home. #Ian
Lost power due to the storm? If you are left without power due to a storm, follow these tips: Unplug electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges, Keep refirgerators and freezers closed, use generators outside only.
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FEMA Region 4
@femaregion4
Follow instructions from your local officials before leaving your home after #Ian. Downed power lines, hanging electrical wires, or debris can be hidden in flood waters. If you see a downed power line or other electrical hazard, report it to the police & the utility company.
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CDC
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Have you lost power? When in doubt, throw it out. Throw away perishable refrigerated food like meat, seafood, milk, and eggs if the power is out for more than 4 hours. Food will stay safe in refrigerator up to 4 hours if the door stays closed. Learn more: bit.ly/3tvY8T0
Trash can with perishable foods thrown away. Text says after a power outage, throw out refrigerated perishable foods after 4 hours. Check temperature of food in your freezer and in coolers. Throw out food above 40°F. You can safely refreeze or cook thawed frozen food that still contains ice crystals or is at 40°F or below.
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CDC
@CDCgov
LISTERIA OUTBREAK: Do not eat recalled brie or camembert cheeses. These cheeses are sold under many brand names at stores nationwide in the US and Mexico. For a full list of recalled cheeses, see bit.ly/3BX8nVc
An example of a recalled brie, with text saying “Food Safety Alert. Listeria outbreak linked to brie and camembert cheese. Do not eat recalled cheese. More than 20 brands of brie and camembert sold nationwide in the US and Mexico. See recall notice for a full list of brand names. Cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks.”
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FEMA Region 4
@femaregion4
If you are under a #tornado warning, take shelter immediately! Go to a safe room, basement, or storm cellar. If you are in a building with no basement, then get to a small interior room on the lowest level. Stay away from windows and doors. #Ian
Black graphic that describes the best to worst locations to take shelter during a tornado.
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FEMA
@fema
Florida residents: If #Ian caused damage to your home or belongings, make sure to document it. 📸 Take photos before you begin clean up. 📝 Make a list of damaged or lost items & gather receipts. Doing this helps speed up the process with insurance & other assistance programs.
Storm damage? Before you begin clean up, take photos of your damaged home and belongings. You do not need to wait for an inspector to view damage before cleaning up. Make a list of damaged/lost items and gather any original receipts you have for those items. Call your insurance agent to submit a claim. Having this info on hand will help speed up the process with your insurance company and other programs.
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FEMA
@fema
Storm surge rises quickly and happens fast! It has the power to wash out roads, buildings, & endanger the lives of those nearby. If you are in the path of #Ian, know your evacuation routes & your transportation options.
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NHC Storm Surge
@NHC_Surge
9/30 11am EDT: Hurricane #Ian is accelerating towards the coast of the Carolinas. The danger of life-threatening storm surge w/in the Storm Surge Warning areas will be arriving soon. Continue to check hurricanes.gov for updates!
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Readygov
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Florida Residents: For your safety, stay off the roads to allow the emergency response teams to assist people or clean up debris from #Ian. Please do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet. 📲 If you see a downed power line or other electrical hazard, call 911 to report it.
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