Today, nearly 3,000 National Guard members from Guam, Hawaii, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia are on duty responding to or preparing to respond to hurricanes and a typhoon. https://ngpa.us/5959 #HurricaneFlorence
If you're ordered to evacuate ahead of #HurricaneFlorence:
Take only essential items
Turn off the gas, electricity, and water
Disconnect appliances
Do not drive or walk across creeks or flooded roads
More safety tips: http://bit.ly/2P4smHw pic.twitter.com/03KF4zGZtx
#FlorenceNC safety tips:
- STAY INDOORS. Do not venture out during the storm.
- Do NOT drive or walk through stagnant or moving floodwaters.
- If your power goes out, do NOT operate gas powered generators or charcoal grills in or near your home.
- Have your emergency kit ready!
NEW: #Hurricane#Florence has made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina at 7:15 AM EDT (1115 UTC) with estimated maximum winds of 90 mph (150 km/h), and a minimum central pressure estimate of 958 mb (28.29"). http://hurricanes.gov pic.twitter.com/vzpe6MjTf9
Use these resources to get help or more info. For emergencies, call 911. To receive info on shelters, evacuations & storm related needs, dial 211. Use social media to connect with loved ones or the Red Cross Safe & Well site. Storm info is available at http://ncdps.gov/florence . pic.twitter.com/qHVVfXgOHp
Over 1,150 @FEMA Urban Search and Rescue personnel are integrated with state & local teams in NC, SC, & VA to help with rescues after #Florence. The teams came from all over the country this week, traveling long distances with equipment & K-9 partners to arrive before the storm. pic.twitter.com/w5WUKE9CTU