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Floridians in the hurricane's path don't need to go far to get to safety, mayors say

People board up a restaurant in preparation for Hurricane Ian on Monday in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

As Hurricane Ian barrels toward Florida, officials there are activating emergency plans and urging residents to evacuate from vulnerable areas.

Ian weakened slightly after passing over Cuba but remains a "major" Category 3 storm, the National Hurricane Center said in a Tuesday morning advisory. It's forecast to reach 130 mph at its peak and hit Florida's west coast on Wednesday, bringing with it heavy rains, inland flooding and life-threatening storm surge.

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