Florida governor: all should be ready to evacuate
Governor Rick Scott is providing an update on the monstrous storm bearing down on Florida, and warned residents that there may be storm surges from three to 10ft in parts of the state.
“This storm is wider than our entire state. All Floridians should be prepared to evacuate soon,” Scott says. He thanks people who are on their way inland and to the north, and asks them for their patience.
“I know many of you are stuck in traffic, I’m sure it’s very frustrating. Evacuations are not convenient but they are absolutely meant to keep you safe.”
Trust your local officials, Scott urges residents, saying that national guard troops and police are mobilized to help people, and that in certain parts of highways drivers can use improvised shoulder lanes. “You do not need to evacuate out of state or hundreds of miles away to stay safe,” he says, telling people to look up local shelters.
Google is coordinating with state officials, Scott says, to show road closures and detours in real time. Tolls have been waived on all Florida highways.
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