Local hurricane statement for Miami, Florida - http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mfl/
Also read http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/WTUS82-KMFL.shtml
Issued at 6.00AM EDT
Summary
Miami is subject to a hurricane watch, which means that hurricane force winds are likely within 36 hours.
Residents are advised to check stores of non perishable food, water, flashlights, batteries, gasoline for generators. A battery powered NOAA weather radio is a necessity. Residents should put their preparedness plans into action if the watches are upgraded to warnings today. Please keep updated.
Local hurricane statement for Key West, FL - http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/WTUS82-KKEY.shtml
Issued at 5.30AM EDT
Summary
The Monroe County emergency operations center will be activated as of 6 am today. A mandatory evacuation has been ordered of all visitors and non-residents. Travel trailers and recreational vehicles should leave the Keys immediately. The evacuation of special-needs patients is to begin to the shelter at Florida International University at 6 am today. The shelter at FIU will open at 10 am - follow the signs. Mobile home and boat dwellers, as well as residents in low-lying areas prone to flooding are encouraged to utilize hurricane shelters - those in the Keys will open at 10 am. Keys shelters include Key West High School at 2100 Flagler Ave, Sugarloaf Elementary School at Mile Marker 19, Stanley Switlik Elementary School at 3400 Overseas Highway in Marathon and Coral Shores High School at Mile Marker 89 on Plantation Key. Key West Airport will continue operations through Monday night. All county and state parks are closed. Monroe County schools are closed until further notice. Those seeking shelter on the mainland should be aware that a hurricane watch is in effect from Chokoloskee FL to Deerfield Beach FL.
PLEASE RELAY PLEASE RELAY PLEASE RELAY PLEASE RELAY PLEASE RELAY
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