Authorities are urging millions of Floridians to evacuate as Hurricane Ian is expected to soon hit the state. Here's what to know.
Don't forget to bring diapers and baby formula for young children, the Red Cross says, along with any other items members of your family may need.
Also bring any financial, medical, immigration or other important documents you wouldn't want the storm to destroy if left at home. Have a plan in place for how you will receive emergency notifications and weather updates, Peterson said. He recommends having at least three devices, including one that doesn't need to be charged through a wall outlet, like a battery-operated radio.Experts say the best way to stay safe ahead of a hurricane is to follow evacuation orders and get out of the path of the storm. People who stay are putting themselves in harm's way.
Ride-hailing service Uber announced Tuesday it will expand its free rides to and from state-approved evacuation shelters to Lee, Charlotte and Sarasota counties. On Monday, it offered the same to residents in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Pasco counties. Uber customers wanting the free ride should type"IANRELIEF" into the promo code when reserving an Uber ride.
If a person finds themselves at home amid severe weather, they should go to a room with no or few windows and avoid windows and glass doors during the storm, emergency management experts say.