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FEMA Urges Public To Take Hurricane Dorian Seriously

Crum’s Mini Mall in the coastal town of Panacea, Fla., is boarded up Thursday Sept. 26, 2024 ahead of Hurricane Helene’s expected arrival. (AP Photo/Kate Payne) Hurricane Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is emphasizing the importance of safety as Hurricane approaches. Acting Associate Administrator Keith Turi stressed the need for everyone in the storm's path to take the storm seriously and not underestimate its potential impact. Particularly for those in storm surge areas with evacuation orders, it is crucial to heed the warnings issued.

FEMA has been actively preparing for the storm since Monday, not only for Florida but also for potential impacts in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Alabama. Turi highlighted the risks that hurricanes pose post-landfall, including dangers such as downed power lines and flooding.

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