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Most hurricane deaths are caused by flooding. #TurnAroundDontDrown
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@NHC_Atlantic
@Readygov
@fema
hurricanes.gov
ready.gov
fema.gov
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>GA: gema.ga.gov
>SC: scemd.org
>NC: readync.org
>VA: vaemergency.gov
>MD: mema.maryland.gov
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16 key national info sources for hurricanes & other emergencies:
twitter.com/GodlessNZ/list…
EM agency accounts in 11 Atlantic states from GA to NY and inland:
twitter.com/GodlessNZ/list…
#Florence #Olivia #Isaac
Call, text or visit @distressline, a free 24/7 emotional support line for any1 in the US experiencing distress re current (or past) emergencies of any kind.
Check out @humanityroad, a great network for info.
#Florence
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>If in doubt evacuate now.
>If staying, keep out of the water until all clear given.
>If flooded out, get on roof, with a bedsheet. Attic can trap you.
>Use 911 only for emergency, if busy, stay on line rather than trying again.
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>If staying & you need water rescue, call local non-emergency numbers (or 911) instead of asking publicly on social media, which duplicates & wastes resources.
>Write down your county Sheriff's numbers now.
>Plan for 7 days on your own, not 3 days.
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Donating goods is a real pain for responders (unless they ask 4 specific items.) Beware the #SecondDisaster
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If you're foolish enough to try to stay, DO NOT go out on the beach as the eye of the storm passes.
Water gets sucked out, then the danger resumes without warning.
#Florence
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Some in the affected areas will not be fine, though. Those new to the area, the less well educated etc.
My approach to a mega storm like #Florence is: #BetterSafeThanSorry.
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LEOs, ambulance/medical, firefighters/rescue/USAR crews, @USCG @NationalGuard @DeptofDefense @USACEHQ @DHSgov @fema & county & state govt workers & leaders & more.
THANK YOU
#Florence #Olivia #Isaac
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"Put on your own oxygen mask first."
#EvacuateNow
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Other states' websites appear in a tweet upthread. Write down key numbers now in case you need them later. #Florence
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More than 50% of hurricane deaths are caused by storm surge. #TurnAroundDontDrown #EvacuateNow #Florence
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Landfall expected Friday 2am, with increasingly severe weather before hand.
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fiman.nc.gov/fiman/Map.aspx#
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A new tropical low is forecast next week near Bermuda, travelling Westward. I check the nhc.noaa.gov page daily bc I hate being the last to know.
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Please note these safety tips. #Florence
My thoughts are with everyone affected by this storm.
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Not especially strong wind speeds but A LOT of rain, over a long period of time.
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>300,000 customers without power in North Carolina.
Hang in there folks.
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