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For #EmergencyAssistance, please request here: metis.vip/intake.aspx Our crews activate as soon as conditions allow. As an all volunteer group, we are unable to make guarantees, but we promise we will do our best. #Helene #Hurricane_Helene #HurricaneHelene #Hurricane #FLwx
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SW FLORIDA, if you’re hungry and need a hot meal, you can get one at the locations below until sunset. #flwx #Ian
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Aaron Rigsby
@AaronRigsbyOSC1 Oct 2022
I75 still shutdown this morning as thr Mayyaka River continues to rise and multiple communities under water #FLwx #Ian
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Here are the Points of Distribution in Lee County: Cape Coral Leonard Street, 4820 Leonard Street, 33904 Cape Coral Sports Complex, 1410 Sports Blvd, 33991 Veterans Park Recreation Center 55 Homestead Road South Leigh Acres, 33936
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Here are the Points of Distribution in Lee County: North Fort Myers Community Park 2000 N Recreation Park Way North Fort Myers, 33903 Estero High School Lot (behind school) Flea Master Flea Market 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Fort Myers, 33908
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IF YOU ARE COMING TO #Florida TO HELP, PLEASE CONTACT A VOLUNTEER GROUP SO YOU AND YOUR RESOURCES CAN BETTER SERVE THOSE IN NEED. IF YOU NEED HELP FINDING ONE, DM ME.#HurricaneIan #Ian #IanRescue
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Rescue missions are continuing. Hundreds have already been brought to dry ground. The water will continue to rise in some areas. If you need to get out, call 911. Help will continue as needed. Thank you to all who have showed up to support the efforts.
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#SarasotaCounty #FL Venice High School opening as a shelter for North Port residents Venice High School se está abriendo como un refugio para los residentes de North Port desplazados por el aumento del nivel del agua. 1 Indian Ave, Venice facebook.com/photo/?fbid=158…
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If you are in an area that is impacted with water and there are rising waters threatening your home, we are recommending you evacuate. Those waters in...

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Joel Franco
@OfficialJoelF1 Oct 2022
STANDSTILL TRAFFIC on I-75 near North Port, FL because the Myakka River has risen to dangerous levels. There is a full closure.
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Rescue teams are working hard across SW FL. More assets and resources are pouring in by the hour. We still have much work to be done, but there is comfort knowing the Calvary is charging in.
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@JustinWeather30 Sep 2022
This is what #hurricaneian did… Sandbek Island Causeway destroyed! Lee County Sherif posted this. #extremeweather #flooding #stormsurge
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8:48am CDT #SPC_MD 1847 , #ncwx #scwx, spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md1…
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5 am EDT Friday, September 30 Key Messages for Hurricane #Ian. nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphic…
Key Messages: 1. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge today along the coasts of northeast Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas within the Storm Surge Warning areas. Residents in these areas should follow any advice given by local officials. 2. Hurricane-force winds are expected along the coasts of South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina within the Hurricane Warning area by this afternoon. Hurricane conditions are possible in North Carolina within the Hurricane Watch area by this afternoon. Preparations should be rushed to completion. 3. Ongoing major to record river flooding will continue through next week across portions of central Florida. Considerable flooding is expected through today across portions of coastal and northeast South Carolina. Locally considerable flooding is possible across portions of North Carolina and southern Virginia through today.

ALT Key Messages: 1. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge today along the coasts of northeast Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas within the Storm Surge Warning areas. Residents in these areas should follow any advice given by local officials. 2. Hurricane-force winds are expected along the coasts of South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina within the Hurricane Warning area by this afternoon. Hurricane conditions are possible in North Carolina within the Hurricane Watch area by this afternoon. Preparations should be rushed to completion. 3. Ongoing major to record river flooding will continue through next week across portions of central Florida. Considerable flooding is expected through today across portions of coastal and northeast South Carolina. Locally considerable flooding is possible across portions of North Carolina and southern Virginia through today.

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Ginger Zee
@Ginger_Zee30 Sep 2022
South Carolina hasn’t had a landfalling hurricane for 6 years (since Matthew). Looks like #Ian will make landfall near Georgetown but as it approaches water will pile into Charleston Harbor so the warning for 5-7 feet of surge. Look at the flood potential:
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Ginger Zee
@Ginger_Zee30 Sep 2022
Folly Beach reporting 66 mph gust already as #HurricaneIan approaches. @SamWnek @Wx_Max @KentonGewecke
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Ginger Zee
@Ginger_Zee30 Sep 2022
Hurricane force winds recorded just south of Charleston on a buoy — hurricane force winds 70 miles from the center so they’ll be on shore soon!
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@NWSCharlestonSC30 Sep 2022
A wind gust to 74 mph (hurricane force) was recently measured by the Edisto Buoy offshore. #chswx #scwx #Ian
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My cousin on I-75 to Naples. Miles of ambulances and military vehicles headed to Florida’s Southwest coast. Fiercely praying for the families impacted by Ian.
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From early reports - most of Englewood is extremely well supported by local/state resources today. Lots of fire departments, high water trucks, whole line of airboats, and law enforcement officers. First responders seem well in control 👍.
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@WFLA30 Sep 2022
BRIDGE COLLAPSE: In this photo by Joe Raedle for Getty Images, a portion of the Sanibel Causeway is seen collapsed after being severed by Hurricane Ian. Read more: bit.ly/3fwbsnB
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There is likely a strong correlation to cell service outages. After several hours of trying to reach the big three providers, none were willing to share outage maps to help understand connectivity issues with teams on the ground. @att @TMobile @Verizon
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Before vs After Power outages #Ian
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Cell service is critical in disaster response. While @Zello performs exceptionally well where most alternatives fail, it still requires a bare minimum signal to stay in contact with teams on the ground. @zello was created for exactly what we use it for, but not knowing (cont)
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When teams will be able to communicate again with home base makes planning and routing rescue efforts that much more diff when the duty is already chaotic enough. Public outage maps would be extremely helpful for NGO rescue teams.
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