Hurricane Dorian has been named the strongest storm so far this year, and it begins to move toward Florida with 120 mph winds. It will hit the entire state of Florida and local news and authorities advise us to prepare at least one week’s worth of food and supplies as Hurricane Dorian directs to the state.
Dorian would be the first Category 3 or higher hurricane to make landfall on Florida’s east coast since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Anything at Category 3 or above is considered a major hurricane and Dorian’s hurricane-force winds extend out 45 miles with tropical storm-force winds extending out 160 miles. This hurricane is estimated to bring a storm surge of 10 feet or more to the east coast of Florida, the head of the National Hurricane Center said.
This is the time to take action, protect yourself and your family. Here are some tips to help you get ready for a hurricane:
- Secure your windows and doors.
- Take inside your house any furniture, garbage cans or outdoor decorations that could blow away during heavy winds.
- Fully fuel your car.
- If you have any pets, keep them indoors with you and put a tag on their collars.
- In case the power is lost, turn of any major appliances.
- Gather emergency supplies like non-perishable food supplies, bottled water, toilet paper, a first-aid kit, a battery-powered radio, flashlights and extra batteries.
- Stay informed by monitoring the storm via local radio, TV, and internet.
Stay alert to the news and forecasts, and listen to what your local authorities advise you to do. Prepare an evacuation plan with your family if necessary. Be safe!
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Sources:
https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-dorian-us-florida/index.html
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