President Donald Trump posted numerous retweets on Friday morning related to preparedness and response to Hurricane Florence.
Stay safe and shelter away from windows on the lowest floor that’s not subject to flooding. If you get trapped in a flooded building, go to the highest floor but do NOT enter a closed attic.
🚨Call 911 If you need rescue.🚨#Florence https://t.co/QGIzOGqq3w
— FEMA (@fema) September 14, 2018
We cannot share this enough: In case of flooding, MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND. And DO NOT DRIVE into standing or flooded water. If you have to be out, remember these life-saving tips. Don’t put yourself in harm’s way. #FlorenceNC #ncwx https://t.co/u9heKVOFQ7
— NCDOT (@NCDOT) September 14, 2018
For travel information call 5-1-1 or follow local VDOT social media accounts. To find out how Hurricane Florence impacts your area follow the National Weather Service on social media, your local media outlets and your local government on social media.
— VDEM (@VDEM) September 14, 2018
As #HurricaneFlorence begins to affect #SC, residents who were unable to evacuate should stay indoors during the #hurricane & away from windows & glass doors; Close interior doors-secure & brace external doors; Be alert. Tornadoes are frequently spawned during hurricanes #TeamSC
— SCEMD (@SCEMD) September 14, 2018
6 inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet. STAY AWAY from moving water! #FloodSafety #Florence #HurricaneFlorence #SCWX #SCtweets pic.twitter.com/fuUS9jNCPJ
— SCEMD (@SCEMD) September 13, 2018
North Carolina
iTunes: https://t.co/ikyhB27ZO8
Google Play: https://t.co/qfFgjM7C03Virginia
iTunes: https://t.co/Eu4YVGqFsh
Google Play: https://t.co/LqRm2j2ePQ— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) September 13, 2018
For those in the path of Hurricane #Florence, make sure you have downloaded your states (SC, NC, VA) official emergency app + the @fema app, to your phone.
South Carolina
iTunes: https://t.co/SiL5tHS4yw
Google Play:https://t.co/l34HTjRXIA— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) September 13, 2018
More than 1,500 Red Cross disaster workers are helping #HurricaneFlorence relief efforts. Some 80 emergency response vehicles and more than 120 trailers of equipment and relief supplies have been deployed. https://t.co/qdcmKzW2pw pic.twitter.com/cDx2xOeaiP
— American Red Cross (@RedCross) September 13, 2018
Do not focus on the wind speed category of #Hurricane #Florence! Life-threatening storm surge flooding, catastrophic flash flooding and prolonged significant river flooding are still expected. More: https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb pic.twitter.com/eiD4c8pkRx
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 13, 2018
If you’re in a mandatory evacuation zone for #Florence, your window of time to leave is closing rapidly. Here are the zones for South Carolina: https://t.co/rFbWeHDLgI
— FEMA (@fema) September 13, 2018
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 roadsMore safety tips: https://t.co/dfesVvRZHJ pic.twitter.com/03KF4zGZtx
— HHS.gov (@HHSGov) September 12, 2018
We are on the ground helping prepare for #HurricaneFlorence. More than 1,600 people spent last night in 36 Red Cross and community shelters in South Carolina and North Carolina. To find a shelter location in your area, visit➡️ https://t.co/n5pAnH88XO pic.twitter.com/aAQV0m6a2b
— American Red Cross (@RedCross) September 12, 2018
Hoy es el último día para desalojar. Si está en la ruta de #Florence, escuche a las autoridades locales para órdenes de desalojo. Si necesita encontrar un refugio, envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra REFUGIO y su código postal a 43362(4FEMA). pic.twitter.com/PRlsueYD2b
— FEMA en español (@FEMAespanol) September 12, 2018
We have created a rumor control page for Hurricane #Florence that will be updated regularly. During disasters, it’s critical to avoid spreading false information. Always check with official sources before sharing. https://t.co/PAjGQZJ1Nt pic.twitter.com/z4L0r1YjAT
— FEMA (@fema) September 12, 2018
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://t.co/Y6egSfl9CH #HurricaneFlorence
— National Guard (@USNationalGuard) September 12, 2018
