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Hurricane Irma Situation Update - Sept 7, 2017
According to the National Hurricane Center, "the environment along the future track of Irma is favorable for the hurricane to maintain most of its current intensity, although some fluctuations are likely due to eyewall replacement cycles which are difficult to predict. There are no obvious reasons why Irma should not remain a powerful major hurricane for the next 3 days while it is heading for Florida or its adjacent surroundings."
Main Storm Discussion
Public Advisory
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT1+shtml/072354.shtml
During the approach of the storm, local, state and federal agencies and private sector partners are opening shelters across the region. You can find the location of these temporary facilities and resources using the following links:
Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter
DHS / FEMA
http://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/home.htm
https://www.fema.gov/disaster-recovery-centers
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
FEMA Mobile App
FEMA has made available a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices with tools and tips to keep you safe before, during, and after disasters, including the location of shelters. The app is available for Apple devices via the iTunes store and Android devices via the Google Play Store.
Info via SMS
To search for open shelters: text SHELTER and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA) .
To search for open Disaster Recovery Centers, text: DRC and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA) .
Fuel
Millions of individuals are fleeing the approach of Hurricane Irma, fuel supplies are running low, and resupply is challenging for vendors. At the time of this report's preparation, the crowd source app known as Gas Buddy reports more than 40% of all fuel stations in the Miami-Dade area being out of fuel.
The app is available for Apple devices via the iTunes store and Android devices via the Google Play Store. Use it to find available fueling locations.
Free Internet Access
Cable and internet provider Comcast is offering free internet access across Florida through 9/15 to help residents and emergency personnel stay connected during Hurricane Irma. This includes more than 137,000 Xfinity wifi hotspots throughout the state to anyone who needs them, including non-Xfinity customers.
For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, which are located both indoors and outdoors in places such as shopping districts, parks and businesses, visit the link below.
http://Xfinity.com/wifi or http://wifi.xfinity.com
Social Media
Those impacted by Hurricane Harvey are advised to also monitor both the Red Cross and FEMA on various social media platforms for timely updates on recovery assistance.
National Considerations
Hurricane Irma will likely have a progressive, dramatic impact on all forms of transport in the southeast, and potentially along a majority of the eastern seaboard. This includes roads, freeways, rail and air transport. If you are flying to or from anywhere on the East Coast, you are well advised to maintain contact with your airline for changes in flight scheduling and cancellations.
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