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GOVERNOR SCOTT DIRECTS STATE OFFICE CLOSURES IN 26 COUNTIESGov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Matthew Preparedness Efforts as Storm Approaches Florida
GOV. SCOTT REQUESTS EMERGENCY DECLARATION FROM PRESIDENT; SUSPENDS TOLLS; CALLS UP MORE NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS

On October 5, 2016, in News Releases, by Staff




JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ? Tonight, Governor Scott was briefed by the National Hurricane Center and spoke to all 67 Florida counties on their evacuation plans and any critical needs. Based on the recent forecast of Hurricane Matthew?s eye shifting more toward Florida, Governor Scott has:

• Requested President Obama to declare a pre-landfall emergency for the State of Florida as a result of Hurricane Matthew. This request includes resources from the federal government such as food, water and tarps (To view the Governor?s request, click HERE).
• Activated another 1,000 National Guard Members. 1,500 members are currently activated and positioned between North, Central and South Florida; and
• Suspended all tolls in the affected areas of the state. This includes the entire Florida Turnpike, Alligator Alley, Central Florida Expressway Authority and the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority. This expands Governor Scott?s direction from this morning that included suspension of tolls in counties with evacuation orders.

Governor Scott said, ?Based on the most recent forecast I received from the National Hurricane Center, the eye of Hurricane Matthew is going to be much closer to Florida. There are hurricane watches and warnings along Florida?s entire east coast and we now have Tropical Storm warnings on Florida?s Gulf Coast. This storm is serious and protecting life remains our number one priority.
?I just submitted a request to President Obama for an Emergency Declaration for the state of Florida in 26 counties, as well as Direct Federal Assistance in order to meet pre-landfall critical emergency needs of our communities. It is critical that President Obama quickly approves this request.
?I also just directed the Florida National Guard to activate an additional 1,000 members to support Hurricane Matthew response. 1,500 members of the National Guard have now been activated. Florida has more than 5,000 National Guard members ready to be deployed if needed. I am also directing the Florida Department of Transportation to suspend all tolls in the affected areas of the state to keep traffic flowing as residents continue to evacuate.
?Storm impacts will begin tomorrow morning in our state. There is still time to evacuate. Get out now if you are in an area with evacuations. If you make a decision not to leave before the storm, we cannot send someone to save you because you made a bad decision. Don?t wait until you lose power. You need to leave before it is too late.?
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for:

• North of Golden Beach to the Flagler/Volusia County line
• Lake Okeechobee

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for:

• North of the Flagler/Volusia county line to Savannah River

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:

• Chokoloskee in Collier County to Golden Beach
• Florida Keys from Seven Mile Bridge eastward
• Florida Bay

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:

• North of Chokoloskee in Collier County to the Suwannee River in Dixie County

The National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Matthew is a major Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour. Matthew is currently moving Northwest at 12 miles per hour.
Based on the current forecast, the state?s entire east coast from Monroe to Nassau County will experience tropical storm or hurricane force winds, beach erosion, rip currents and heavy rain. On Monday, Governor Scott signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in every Florida county to ensure resources for evacuations, sheltering and other logistical needs across our state are readily available.

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Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Matthew Preparedness Efforts as Storm Approaches Florida

On October 5, 2016, in News Releases, by Staff




JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ? Today, Governor Rick Scott met with emergency management officials in Tallahassee, Ft. Pierce, Rockledge and Jacksonville as the state prepares for Hurricane Matthew, a life-threatening category three storm. Florida remains under both tropical storm and hurricane watches. Governor Scott has remained in constant communication with state and local leaders, utility companies, sheriffs, and volunteer organizations who are working to ensure the state is prepared for the storm.
EVACUATIONS
More than 1.5 million Floridians are currently in evacuation zones.

• Palm Beach County: Voluntary evacuations have already started. Mandatory evacuations are beginning today.
• Broward County: Voluntary evacuations for mobile homes and low lying areas have begun.
• St. Johns County: Mandatory evacuations begin at 6 am tomorrow for barrier islands and low lying areas.
• Duval County: Voluntary evacuations have started for Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach
• Brevard County: Mandatory evacuations for barrier islands at 3 pm today.
• St. Lucie County: Voluntary evacuations have already started. Mandatory evacuations will begin tomorrow.
• Flagler County: Voluntary evacuations have already started.
• Indian River: Voluntary evacuations have started for barrier islands. Mandatory evacuations begin tomorrow at 8 am for barrier islands, mobile and manufactured homes and low lying areas.
• Martin County: Mandatory evacuations are in effect for Sewall?s Point, Hutchinson Island, Jupiter Island and mobile homes.
• Miami-Dade County: Voluntary evacuations are in effect for mobile homes.
• Nassau County: Mandatory evacuations begin at 6 am tomorrow for beaches and coastal areas.
• Volusia County: Voluntary evacuations of barrier islands today. Mandatory evacuations begin tomorrow morning.

SHELTERS

• Currently Open Shelters:
  • Atlantic High School: Delray Beach, FL
  • Boynton Beach Community High School: Boynton Beach, FL
  • Lake Shore Middle School: Belle Glade, FL
  • Forest Hill High School: West Palm Beach, FL
  • West Boynton Recreation Center (Pet Friendly): Lake Worth, FL
  • Lyons Creek Middle School: Coconut Creek, FL
  • Coral Glades High School: Coral Springs, FL
  • Fox Trail Elementary School: Davie, FL
  • Rock Island Elementary/ Arthur Ashe Middle School: Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Everglades High School: Miramar, FL
  • New Renaissance Middle School: Miramar, FL
  • Millennium Middle School (Pet Friendly): Tamarac, FL
  • Falcon Cove Middle School: Weston, FL
  • Michael M. Krop Senior Center: North Miami-Dade, FL
  • Booker T. Washington Senior Center: City of Miami, FL
  • Robert Morgan Senior Center: Miami, FL
  • Darwin Fuchs Pavilion (Pet Friendly): Miami, FL

• Coastal counties are working on opening additional shelters tonight and tomorrow morning, including shelters for people with special needs, pets and general populations. A list of all open shelters will be available at http://floridadisaster.org/shelters/summary.htm
• The state is working with the American Red Cross to identify shelter capacity both during and following the storm.
• The state has a 110,000 meal capacity a day, which can be delivered using 24 Emergency Response Vehicles, 31 canteens, and mobile trailers

POWER

• There are currently no power outages in Florida due to Hurricane Matthew.
• Utilities have been put on notice to be prepared to quickly report outage and restoral information once applicable. The outage reporting is expected to begin Thursday morning.
• Utilities are contacting their mutual aid partners to determine availability if external resources are needed to restore services.
• The state is monitoring the power grid for sufficient power in the state and the natural gas infrastructure for any damages that can cause a loss of service to power plants.
• Governor Scott spoke with utilities across the state yesterday to ensure utilities are pre-positioned and there are no unmet needs.

FUEL

• There are no current supply, distribution or retail fuel shortages or issues. The state is monitoring for any isolated incidents of individual retailers experiencing temporary fuel shortages. These individual retailers are being quickly refueled and fuel is readily available across Florida.

• The state will continue to monitor fuel assistance requests; currently there are no requests for assistance.
• The current fuel supply in the state will last for at least 8 days, even if all ports close.
• The state is working with fuel partners and suppliers to increase the number trucks moving fuel from the ports to retail locations.

• The state has contacted emergency fuel and equipment providers for status of emergency fuel supply and equipment.

SCHOOL CLOSURES

• The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) activated its emergency contact system for the east coast Florida school districts and colleges, and is monitoring closures made at the district and college levels.

• District school closures include:

• Brevard County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Broward County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Bradford County Schools ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Clay County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Dade County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Duval County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Lake County Schools ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Flagler County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Glades County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Hendry County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Highlands County ? Closed Friday.
• Indian River County ? Closing early today. Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Lake County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Martin County ? Closing early today. Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Marion County ? Closed Friday.
• Monroe County ? Partially Closed Thursday.
• Nassau County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Okeechobee County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Orange County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Osceola County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Palm Beach County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Polk County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Putnam County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Johns County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Seminole County Schools ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Lucie County ? Closing early today. Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Sumter County ? Closing early tomorrow and closed Friday.
• Union County ? Closed on Friday.
• Volusia County Schools ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Sumter County ? Closing early Thursday. Closed Friday.
• FAU Lab school ? Closed early today and is closed Thursday and Friday.
• Florida School for Deaf and Blind ? Closed today, Thursday and Friday.
• Universities/ college closures include:

• University of North Florida: Closed this afternoon, Thursday through Saturday.
• Embry Riddle University: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Florida Atlantic University: Closed this afternoon, Thursday through Sunday.
• Florida International University: Closed Wednesday at 5:00 through Friday.
• Florida A&M University satellite campuses (in Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa): Closed today through Sunday.
• Nova Southeastern University: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• University of Central Florida: Closed Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. through Saturday.
• Broward College: Closed today through Sunday.
• Daytona State College: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Eastern Florida State College: Closed today through Sunday.
• Florida State College at Jacksonville: Closed today through Sunday.
• Florida Polytechnic University: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Lake-Sumter State College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Indian River State College: Closed today through Sunday.
• Miami Dade College: Closed today through Friday.
• Palm Beach State College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Seminole State College of Florida: Closed Wednesday through Sunday.
• Johns River State College: Closed today through Sunday.
• Valencia College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Broward College: Closed today through Sunday.
• South Florida State College: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• University of Florida: Closed Friday.

GOVERNMENT CLOSURES

• County and state offices are closed Thursday and Friday in the following counties:
  • Baker, Brevard, Broward, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Lake, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie and Volusia

MILITARY SUPPORT

• As of today, Governor Scott has directed the Florida National Guard to activate a total of 1,500 National Guard members to support hurricane preparedness and response.
• In addition to this, Florida has over 5,000 National Guard members ready to be deployed if needed.
• The National Guard will be focused on staging to perform search and rescue efforts as well as providing reconnaissance teams, equipment such as high wheeled vehicles security, and staffing and planning support to assist counties as needed.

LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE FIGHTING AND SEARCH & RESCUE

• The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), and other partnering agencies are identifying resources for deployment if necessary to respond to the storm and are preparing to assist with evacuations.
• FWC has two advance reconnaissance teams actively deploying from Ocala with equipment to move debris from water access points in order to assist search and rescue missions. Additionally, FWC?s teams will be partnered with 164 field personnel that are on standby to provide humanitarian aid when needed.
• FHP has made contact with local troops in preparation for supporting evacuations in the major corridors, from south to north and east to west. FHP has also placed all troops on alert and has ten 33-member quick response force teams, for a total of 330 troopers on standby for deployment.

• State Emergency Response Plan (SERP) Coordinator and Regional Coordinators have been notified so staffers and resources can be prepared for deployment.
• 60 Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations (Department of Financial Services), Florida Fish and Wildlife Special Operations Group boat teams, and members of the Florida National Guard are staging at Florida State Fire College in Ocala tomorrow in preparation for deployment to perform search and rescue missions.
• Five Urban Search and Rescue Task Force teams will be available to assist with search and rescue based on the current track of the storm.
• State firefighting representative are working with DOH to assist with tracking and patient movement if needed.
• Consulting with federal partners to identify any assets that may be needed as state assets become committed during response activities.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL

• DOH is working with healthcare facilities on potential evacuations and preparing for storm impacts.
• DOH is also standing by to monitor and support special needs shelter activations.
• DOH has established daily calls with County Health Departments to ensure all needs are met.
• The state is preparing personnel for deployment, such as State Medical Response Teams and Special Needs Sheltering Teams, to provide assistance to counties affected by the storm.
• AHCA is supporting the emergency preparedness efforts for hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other health care facilities by monitoring evacuation efforts and needs, as well as working with providers to ensure patients are receiving any necessary care and medication.
• The following hospitals are evacuating patients:

• Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Jacksonville Beach
• Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach
• Florida Hospital Oceanside, Ormond Beach
• Florida Hospital New Symrna, New Symrna Beach
• Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Fernandina Beach
• Wuesthoff Medical Center, Rockledge, FL

TOLLS

• Governor Scott directed DOT to suspend all tolls in the affected areas of the state, which includes the entire Florida Turnpike, Alligator Alley, Central Florida Expressway Authority and the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority.
• This expands the Governor?s direction from this morning that included suspension of tolls in counties with evacuation orders.

TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS

• The state has held teleconferences with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) districts and agency partners ? Army Corps of Engineers, Water Management Districts, Civil Air Patrol and Federal Highway Administration to ensure all infrastructure needs are met.
• FDOT halted construction work on all FDOT projects on Interstates, Limited Access facilities, coastal and evacuation route roadways effective immediately in preparation for the approaching Hurricane Matthew. Contractors are being instructed to secure all equipment and open travel lanes by removing all unnecessary barricades, signs and drums.
• FDOT District offices have placed emergency crews on standby, and are continuing to test and inventory equipment and monitor flood prone areas. FDOT will continue to reach out to county emergency operations centers directly to coordinate any necessary response actions including activating traffic counters, providing local evacuation support and providing maintenance of traffic and other assistance.
• FDOT is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard to lock down Intracoastal Waterway bridges along the eastern Florida coast prior to sustained winds of 40 mph. Intracoastal bridges in Palm Beach County will be locked down by 8 p.m. Wednesday.
• The Miami Tunnel closed at 1:00 p.m. today. Tri-Rail is suspending service in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Drawbridges along the Miami River and the Intracoastal Waterway in Miami-Dade County will be locked down beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. During lock-down, the bridge spans are locked in the down position and will not open for marine traffic. This will not affect vehicular traffic crossing the bridges. Lock-down of bridges on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) will begin at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.
• Additional road and bridge closure information can be found at www.fl511.com.
• Florida Highway Patrol traffic incidents by region can be found here.
• The Florida Turnpike Enterprise has ensured service plazas along the Florida Turnpike have Road Rangers and fuel. Additional fuel, Road Rangers and resources such as variable message boards to guide evacuees are on standby.
• Army Corps of Engineers and Water Management Districts are monitoring waterways and are prepared to adjust flows as necessary.
• FDOT is monitoring live traffic counters in South Florida, Central Florida, and along the East Coast of Florida.

HUMAN SERVICES
Resources and Supplies

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and DEM Logistics are running projection models for human-service?s needs (food and sheltering) based on major hurricane impacts to Miami Dade County to Duval County, and Seminole County to Nassau County.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is inventorying school food supplies in schools and state warehouses.
• The state is contacting potential vendors for quotes on baby needs and other items.
• Food Safety Assessment teams on standby to monitor power outages and flooding to ensure safety at food establishments

Volunteer Organizations

• The state is establishing local points of contact with mass care organizations and volunteer agencies for potentially impacted counties.
• The state is working with Volunteer Florida and other volunteers and donation agencies to identify available volunteers through Florida Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and AmeriCorps to staff shelters if needed. Thirty-nine AmeriCorps teams statewide are on call for anticipated response to Hurricane Matthew. Volunteer Florida grantee Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach is deploying AmeriCorps today to the Palm Beach County EOC and Special Needs Shelter. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are also available.

• The state is assessing available housing for responders and volunteers.
  Volunteer Florida is identifying fixed kitchens from potentially impacted counties in anticipation of feeding needs.

• Volunteer Florida is working with Community Emergency Response Teams that are on standby for possible deployment to impacted areas, with the Florida Baptist Convention to identify an in-kind warehouse space for multi-agency warehouse, and with Salvation Army and Red Cross for food distribution

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)

• APD is communicating regularly with staff, providers, waiver support coordinators, and stakeholders about the hurricane and preparedness measures.
• All group homes and individuals in Supported Living have their own disaster plans.
• Regional Residential Planning Coordinators are assessing all available open beds in group homes statewide in case they are needed during or after the storm. Supported Living Coaches are checking on their customers in independent living to ensure they are safe and prepared. If someone needs to go to a group home during the storm, APD will authorize Respite and pay for the service.
• Mutual Aid support from non-affected Regional Offices have been identified to support Regional Offices that may be impacted by the hurricane.

Florida Department of Veterans? Affairs (FDVA)

• Three of the state veterans? nursing homes operated by the FDVA are on the east coast of Florida.
• All of these facilities have permanent generators and administrators are working to ensure staff and supplies are available for residents.
• The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates a number of Florida-based medical centers and outpatient clinics in the watch and warning areas. The following VA clinics will be closed during the listed days:

• All Miami VA Medical Center primary care and community based clinics, with the exception of Key West ? Thursday and Friday

• All West Palm Beach VA Medical Center primary care and community based clinics ? Thursday and Friday
• Viera Outpatient Clinic ? Thursday ? Saturday
  • Daytona Beach Outpatient Clinic ? Thursday ? Saturday
  • Port Orange Psychosocial Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (PRRC) ? Thursday ? Saturday
  • Orange City VA Clinic ? Friday
  • Augustine Clinic ? Thursday ? Friday
  • Jacksonville (all locations) ? Thursday ? Friday
  • Mary?s (GA) Clinic ? Thursday ? Friday
  • Palatka Clinic ? Thursday ? Friday

BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, & ECONOMIC STABILIZATION

• The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and DEM have activated the Florida Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center (FLVBEOC) to help identify and alleviate unmet needs between businesses and response partners. They are also working with businesses to make sure they have what they need to prepare for the storm.
  • The FLVBEOC is available at www.flvbeoc.org
• The state has activated the Private Sector Hotline at 850-410-1403. The hotline is available for business inquiries about the storm, preparedness information and post-impact information from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET.
• VISIT FLORIDA has activated the Emergency Accommodations Module to keep visitors informed if major evacuations are ordered.
• VISIT FLORIDA will also work with local tourism partners to collect and share information regarding the open status for major retailers and hotels. More information can be found HERE.
• VISIT FLORIDA has also compiled a list of available hotel accommodations for visitors who may be need to evacuate. To view available accommodations, click HERE.
• If you need help finding your Florida?s property insurance company?s website and contact information, click HERE. For a list of licensed insurance agents in Florida, click HERE.
• If you have questions about insurance coverage, you can call the Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services? Insurance Helpline at 1-877-693-5236. You can find other hurricane season resources from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation HERE.
• OIR will continue to communicate with DFS regarding the establishment of an insurance village, a mobile location for individuals to file insurance claims, if needed following the hurricane. OIR and DFS will also closely track insurance complaints to help protect Floridians.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

• The Department of Management Services? Division of Telecommunications is currently monitoring telecommunication services to ensure first responders, residents and visitors are able to communicate response and recovery needs.
• The division is working to increase the DEM bandwidth to provide consistent communication services for the state emergency response team.
• The division is working with telecommunications partners on proactive and protective measures to prepare equipment, facilities and response personnel for Hurricane Matthew, as well as encouraging partners to report any communications outages or affects.
• The state is coordinating with state, federal and industry partners, and is prepared to help assess impacts to telecommunications facilities and infrastructure following the storm. The state is also monitoring fuel assistance requests; currently there are no requests for assistance.

SEAPORTS

• The state is monitoring conditions at the following seaports and all are still open:
  • Duval ? JAXPORT (*Seaport Access Closed at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow)
  • Nassau ? Port of Fernandina (*Seaport Access Closed at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow)
  • Broward ? Port Everglades (*Seaport Access Restricted)
  • Palm Beach ? Port of Palm Beach (*Seaport Access Restricted)
  • Saint Lucie ? Port of Ft. Pierce (*Seaport Access Restricted)
  • Brevard ? Port Canaveral (*Seaport Access Closed 6:00 p.m. today)
  • Miami-Dade ? Port Miami (*Seaport Access Restricted)
  • Monroe ? Port of Key West

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

• A pre-storm inspection of the Herbert Hoover Dike has been completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A post storm inspection will occur as soon as the Dike is accessible. Additional routine inspections will begin once the lake exceeds 17 feet. The lake level is currently at 15.86 feet.
• Discharges from the Lake is currently ceased to provide area flood protection for residents. Discharges will resume at 4,000 cubic feet per second to the west and 1,800 cubic feet per second to the east after the storm when it can be done safely.
• Working with Water Management Districts to monitor waterways; prepared to adjust flows as necessary.

SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SFWMD)

• SFWMD is gradually lowering canals.

• Inspecting key parts of the flood control system and critical flood control structures.
• Inspecting canals and levees for any obstructions.
• Inspecting heavy equipment.
• Ensuring adequate fuel supplies for pump stations and other equipment.
• Securing items vulnerable to high wind at pump stations and laydown yards in Homestead, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• The Florida Department of Environmental Protection completed all pre-storm beach erosion surveys.
• DEP is ready to deploy generators to water treatment plants if needed.
• Household Hazardous Waste debris and drop off sites have been established in all 67 counties
• To view the list of closed state parks and campgrounds, click HERE.

CONTACTS:

• The Florida Emergency Information Line (FEIL) has activated and can be reached at 1 (800) 342-3557.
• State Emergency Operations Center Media Line: 850-921-0217.
• Follow @FLSert or @FLGovScott on Twitter for live updates on Hurricane Matthew.
• Visit http://www.floridadisaster.org/info to find information on shelters, road closures, and evacuation routes.

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HURRICANE MATTHEW ADVISORY NUMBER 32
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL142016
1100 PM EDT WED OCT 05 2016

...EYE OF MATTHEW MOVING NEAR THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS...
...EXPECTED TO INTENSIFY AS IT APPROACHES FLORIDA...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...23.4N 76.4W
ABOUT 125 MI...205 KM SSE OF NASSAU
ABOUT 325 MI...525 KM SE OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...961 MB...28.38 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

A Hurricane Warning has been issued north of the Flagler/Volusia
county line to Fernandina Beach, Florida.

A Hurricane Watch has been issued north of Savannah River to Edisto
Beach, South Carolina.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Southeastern Bahamas, including the Inaguas, Mayaguana, Acklins,
Crooked Island, Long Cay, and Ragged Island
* Central Bahamas, including Long Island, Exuma, Rum Cay,
San Salvador, and Cat Island
* Northwestern Bahamas, including the Abacos, Andros Island,
Berry Islands, Bimini, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama Island, and
New Providence
* North of Golden Beach to Fernandina Beach
* Lake Okeechobee

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* North of Fernandina Beach to Edisto Beach

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Chokoloskee to Golden Beach
* Florida Keys from Seven Mile Bridge eastward
* Florida Bay

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* North of Chokoloskee to Suwannee River

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued
36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of
tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside
preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life
and property should be rushed to completion.

A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours
before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force
winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or
dangerous.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests elsewhere in the Florida Peninsula, the Florida Keys, and
in the Carolinas should monitor the progress of Matthew.

For storm information specific to your area in the United
States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please
monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office. For storm information specific to your area outside
the United States, please monitor products issued by your national
meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Matthew was
located near latitude 23.4 North, longitude 76.4 West. Matthew is
moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h) and this general
motion is expected to continue tonight and Thursday. A turn toward
the north-northwest is expected Thursday night. On the forecast
track, the center of Matthew should pass near Andros Island and
Nassau overnight, then very near the east coast of the Florida
peninsula Thursday night through Friday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph (185 km/h) with higher
gusts. Matthew is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. Strengthening is expected during the next
24-36 hours, and Matthew is forecast to be a category 4 hurricane
as it approaches Florida.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles
(280 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 961 mb (28.38 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Hurricane conditions will continue over the central Bahamas
and spread into the northwestern Bahamas tonight and Thursday.
Winds will gradually diminish over the southeastern Bahamas tonight.

Hurricane conditions are expected to first reach the hurricane
warning area in Florida by late Thursday and will spread northward
Thursday night and Friday. Tropical storm conditions are first
expected in Florida by early Thursday.

Hurricane conditions are possible in the hurricane watch area in
Georgia and South Carolina by late Friday, with tropical storm
conditions possible on Friday.

Tropical storm conditions are possible in the tropical storm watch
area on the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday.

STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and large
and destructive waves could raise water levels by as much as the
following amounts above normal tide levels...

Northern Coast of Cuba east of Camaguey...1 to 3 feet
The Bahamas...10 to 15 feet

The water could reach the following heights above ground if the peak
surge occurs at the time of high tide...

Sebastian Inlet to Savannah River...5 to 8 ft
Deerfield Beach to Sebastian Inlet...3 to 5 ft
Virginia Key to Deerfield Beach...1 to 2 ft

Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge
and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances.
Large waves generated by Matthew will cause water rises to occur
well in advance of and well away from the track of the center.

The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause
normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters
moving inland from the shoreline. There is a danger of life-
threatening inundation during the next 36 hours along the Florida
east coast from Deerfield Beach to Fernandina Beach.

There is the possibility of life-threatening inundation during the
next 48 hours from north of Fernandina Beach to Edisto Beach.
For a depiction of areas at risk, please see the Prototype National
Weather Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic. For information
specific to your area, please see products issued by your local
National Weather Service forecast office.

The Prototype Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic is a depiction of
areas that would qualify for inclusion under a storm surge watch or
warning currently under development by the National Weather Service
and planned for operational use in 2017. The Prototype Graphic is
available at hurricanes.gov.

RAINFALL: Matthew is expected to produce total rainfall amounts in
the following areas:

Eastern Cuba...8 to 12 inches, isolated 20 inches
Central Cuba...3 to 5 inches, isolated 8 inches
The Bahamas...8 to 12 inches, isolated 15 inches
Turks and Caicos Islands...2 to 5 inches, isolated 8 inches
Coastal eastern Florida....4 to 7 inches, isolated 10 inches
Florida Keys....1 to 3 inches, isolated 5 inches

Life-threatening flash floods and mudslides are likely in central
and eastern Cuba.

SURF: Swells generated by Matthew will continue to affect portions
of the north coast of Cuba and the Bahamas during the next few days,
and will spread northward along the east coast of Florida and the
southeast U.S. coast tonight and Thursday and continue into the
weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and
rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local
weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next intermediate advisory at 200 AM EDT.
Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT.

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Forecaster Beven

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HURRICANE MATTHEW DISCUSSION NUMBER 32
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL142016
1100 PM EDT WED OCT 05 2016

Data from Air Force Reserve and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft
showed lower winds in Matthew than seen during the previous
mission, with peak 700-mb flight-level winds of 103 kt and estimates
near 95 kt from the SFMR instrument. Based on these, the initial
intensity is reduced to 100 kt. However, satellite imagery
indicates that the hurricane is becoming better organized, with the
eye trying to re-appear and cooling cloud tops near the center. In
addition, the eye has contracted to 15 n mi wide and the central
pressure has fallen to 961 mb. This suggests that the winds are
about to increase.

The initial motion is 320/9. There is little change to the
synoptic reasoning or the forecast track through 48 hours. Matthew
is expected to move around the western side of the subtropical
ridge, which should move slowly eastward during the next couple of
days. This evolution should steer Matthew generally northwestward
for the next 24 hours or so, followed by a turn toward the
north-northwest. This forecast track takes the center near Andros
Island and New Providence in about 12 hours, and then very near the
eastern coast of the the Florida peninsula. This part of the
forecast track is west of the various consensus models, but it lies
near the GFS, ECMWF, and ECMWF ensemble mean. From 48-72 hours, the
cyclone is expected to recurve northeastward along the southern edge
of the mid-latitude westerlies. After 72 hours, the track guidance
become very divergent, with solutions ranging from a continued
eastward motion out to sea to a turn back to the southwest. The new
forecast track shows a slow southeastward motion during this time
in best agreement with the ECMWF.

As mentioned above, Matthew is getting better organized, and during
the next 36 hours or so it should be moving through an area of
light vertical wind shear. This should allow strengthening, and
the new intensity forecast calls for the system to reach an
intensity near 115 kt in about 36 hours. This is near the upper
end of the intensity guidance. After 36 hours, proximity to land
and increasing shear should cause weakening, and the cyclone is now
expected to be down to tropical storm strength by 120 hours.
Overall, the intensity forecast is in best agrement with the SHIPS
model.


KEY MESSAGES:

1. Matthew is likely to produce devastating impacts from storm
surge, extreme winds, and heavy rains in the Bahamas. Please
consult statements from the meteorological service and other
government officials in that country.

2. When a hurricane is forecast to take a track roughly parallel
to a coastline, as Matthew is forecast to do from Florida through
South Carolina, it becomes very difficult to specify impacts at
any one location. For example, only a small deviation of the track
to the left of the NHC forecast could bring the core of a major
hurricane onshore within the hurricane warning area in Florida.
However, a small deviation to the right could keep the hurricane-
force winds offshore. Similarly large variations in impacts are
possible in the hurricane watch area in northern Florida and
Georgia.

3. Tropical storm or hurricane conditions could affect South
Carolina and North Carolina later this week or this weekend, even if
the center of Matthew remains offshore. It is too soon to determine
what, if any, land areas might be directly affected by Matthew next
week. At a minimum, dangerous beach and boating conditions are
likely along much of the U.S. east coast during the next several
days.

4. The National Hurricane Center is issuing Potential Storm Surge
Flooding Maps, and Prototype Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphics for
Matthew. It is important to remember that the Potential Storm Surge
Flooding Map does not represent a forecast of expected inundation,
but rather depicts a reasonable worst-case scenario - the amount of
inundation that has a 10 percent chance of being exceeded. In
addition, because the Flooding Map is based on inputs that extend
out only to about 72 hours, it best represents the flooding
potential in those locations within the watch and warning areas in
Florida and Georgia.



FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 06/0300Z 23.4N 76.4W 100 KT 115 MPH
12H 06/1200Z 24.6N 77.6W 105 KT 120 MPH
24H 07/0000Z 26.4N 79.2W 115 KT 130 MPH
36H 07/1200Z 28.2N 80.4W 115 KT 130 MPH
48H 08/0000Z 30.1N 81.0W 110 KT 125 MPH
72H 09/0000Z 32.5N 78.5W 90 KT 105 MPH
96H 10/0000Z 32.0N 75.5W 70 KT 80 MPH
120H 11/0000Z 30.5N 73.5W 55 KT 65 MPH

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Forecaster Beven

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Hurricane Matthew's U.S. Impacts: What We Know Right Now
Published:
Oct 5 2016 11:15 PM EDT
weather.com
...
Hurricane Matthew will hammer parts of eastern Florida and other parts of the Southeast coast starting Thursday and continuing into the weekend.

As illustrated by the National Hurricane Center's (NHC) projected path map, and also explained below, the severity of any direct impacts will depend on how close the center of Matthew moves near the coast.

An important point to make is that landfall does NOT need to take place for the worst impacts to come ashore. The strongest winds and most drilling surge will come to the coast in the eyewall, which surrounds the eye. Landfall occurs when the calmest portion of the eye, or the center, comes ashore. Hurricane conditions could come ashore even if the center stays 20 to 30 miles offshore.
...

https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-matthew-united-states-impacts

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Hurricane Mathew

For Hurricane Hermine recovery info click HERE

Florida Emergency Information Line

Florida Emergency Information Line -- 800-342-3557

The Florida Emergency Information Line (FEIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the State of Florida.
FEIL line is currently activated and available 24 hours/7 days a week.
Preparedness Information

Evacuation Route and Zones	Evacuation Orders	County Page	PDF Map
Brevard	Mandatory Merritt Island, barrier islands, and low lying areas	Link	Map
Broward	Level A, portion of B, mobile Homes and low lying areas voluntary	Link	Map
Clay	Zones A-B due to conditions around the St. Johns River	Link	Map
Duval	No evacuation at this time	Link	Map
Flagler	Voluntary zones A and B	Link	Map
Indian River	Voluntary barrier islands and low lying areas	Link	Map
Martin	Voluntary barrier islands and low lying areas	Link	Map
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Nassau	No evacuation at this time	Link	Map
Palm Beach	Mandatory vacuations for Zone A and B immediately	Link	Map
St. Johns	No evacuation at this time	Link	Map
St. Lucie	Voluntary barrier islands and low lying areas	Link	Map
Volusia	Mandatory for the beachside, low-lying areas, and RV and mobile home parks	Link	Map

Last Updated October 5, 2016 21:22
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Power Outages

Statewide power outages - map
Contact your electric provider directly to report an outage:

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West Florida Electric CO-OP	844-688-2431		Status Map
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Hurricane Mathew Archive

http://www.floridadisaster.org/info/index.htm

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HURRICANE MATTHEW ADVISORY NUMBER 34
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL142016
1100 AM EDT THU OCT 06 2016

...EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HURRICANE MATTHEW HEADING FOR FLORIDA...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...25.1N 77.8W
ABOUT 25 MI...40 KM WNW OF NASSAU
ABOUT 180 MI...290 KM SE OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...220 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...940 MB...27.76 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The Hurricane Warning has been extended northward to Edisto Beach,
South Carolina.

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the west coast of
Florida from Anclote River to Suwannee River.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Central Bahamas, including Long Island, Exuma, Rum Cay,
San Salvador, and Cat Island
* Northwestern Bahamas, including the Abacos, Andros Island,
Berry Islands, Bimini, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama Island, and
New Providence
* North of Golden Beach Florida to Edisto Beach South Carolina
* Lake Okeechobee

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* North of Edisto Beach to South Santee River South Carolina

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Chokoloskee to Golden Beach
* Florida Keys from Seven Mile Bridge eastward
* Florida Bay
* Anclote River to Suwannee River

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* North of Chokoloskee to Anclote River

Interests elsewhere in the Florida Peninsula, the Florida Keys, and
in the Carolinas should monitor the progress of Matthew.

For storm information specific to your area in the United States,
including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor
products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast
office. For storm information specific to your area outside
the United States, please monitor products issued by your national
meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Matthew was located
near latitude 25.1 North, longitude 77.8 West. The eye is moving
toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) between Andros Island and
Nassau in the Bahamas. This general motion is expected to continue
today with a turn toward the north-northwest tonight or early
Friday. On the forecast track, Matthew should cross the northwestern
Bahamas later today and move close to or over the east coast of the
Florida peninsula through Friday night.

Reports form an Air Force plane indicate that the maximum sustained
winds are near 140 mph (220 km/h) with higher gusts. Matthew is a
category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Some additional strengthening is possible, and Matthew should remain
a Category 4 hurricane while it approaches the Florida coast.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).

The minimum central pressure estimated by an Air Force plane was
940 mb (27.76 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Hurricane conditions are still affecting the central Bahamas
and these condition will spread into the northwestern Bahamas during
the next few hours.

Hurricane conditions are expected to first reach the hurricane
warning area in Florida by late today and will spread northward
within the warning area through Friday. Tropical storm conditions
are first expected in Florida within the next several hours.

Hurricane conditions are possible in the hurricane watch area in
northeast Georgia and South Carolina by early Saturday, with
tropical storm conditions possible on Friday night.

Winds increase rapidly in elevation in a tropical cyclone. Residents
in high-rise buildings should be aware that the winds at the top of
a 30-story building will be, on average, about one Saffir-Simpson
category higher than the winds near the surface.

STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and large
and destructive waves could raise water levels by as much as the
following amounts above normal tide levels...

Central and Northwestern Bahamas...10 to 15 feet

The water could reach the following heights above ground if the peak
surge occurs at the time of high tide...

Sebastian Inlet to Edisto Beach, including portions of the St.
Johns River...6 to 9 ft
Edisto Beach to South Santee River...3 to 5 ft
Deerfield Beach to Sebastian Inlet...3 to 5 ft
Virginia Key to Deerfield Beach...1 to 3 ft

Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge
and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances.
Large waves generated by Matthew will cause water rises to occur
well in advance of and well away from the track of the center.

The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause
normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters
moving inland from the shoreline. There is a danger of life-
threatening inundation during the next 36 hours along the Florida
east coast, the Georgia coast, and the South Carolina coast from
Deerfield Beach, Florida to Edisto Beach, South Carolina. There is
the possibility of life-threatening inundation during the next 48
hours from north of Edisto Beach to South Santee River, South
Carolina. For a depiction of areas at risk, please see the Prototype
National Weather Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic. For
information specific to your area, please see products issued by
your local National Weather Service forecast office.

The Prototype Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic is a depiction of
areas that would qualify for inclusion under a storm surge watch or
warning currently under development by the National Weather Service
and planned for operational use in 2017. The Prototype Graphic is
available at hurricanes.gov.

RAINFALL: Matthew is expected to produce total rainfall amounts in
the following areas:

The Bahamas...8 to 12 inches, isolated totals of 15 inches
Coastal eastern Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina....4 to
8 inches, isolated 12 inches
The Florida Keys...1 to 3 inches, isolated 5 inches
Eastern Cuba...additional 2 to 4 inches, isolated storm-totals
of 20 inches
Central Cuba...additional 2 to 4 inches, isolated storm-totals
of 8 inches

Life-threatening flash floods and mudslides are likely in central
and eastern Cuba.

SURF: Swells generated by Matthew will continue to affect portions
of the north coast of Cuba and the Bahamas during the next few days,
and will spread northward along the east coast of Florida and the
southeast U.S. coast through the weekend. These swells will likely
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 200 PM EDT.
Next complete advisory at 500 PM EDT.

$$
Forecaster Avila

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TCDAT4

HURRICANE MATTHEW DISCUSSION NUMBER 34
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL142016
1100 AM EDT THU OCT 06 2016

The satellite presentation of the hurricane has continued to
improve, with a distinct eye surrounded by very deep convection,
and T-numbers are oscillating around 6.0 on the Dvorak scale. Data
from an Air Force reconnaissance plane traversing the eye of the
hurricane also indicate that Matthew has strengthened. The initial
intensity is estimated at 120 kt, based mainly on SFMR data
and an eyewall dropsonde.

Environmental conditions appear favorable for additional
intensification today while Matthew approaches the east coast of
Florida. After 24 hours, land interaction is likely to cause some
weakening, and later in the period increasing shear should cause a
more rapid decrease in winds. The NHC forecast is slightly above
most of the guidance during the first 24 hours due to the recent
intensification, and follows the weakening trend of the consensus
thereafter.

Aircraft fixes show that Matthew is moving toward the northwest or
325 degrees at 10 kt. The steering flow has not changed and Matthew
is expected to move around the western periphery of the subtropical
ridge located over the western Atlantic during the next 24 to 36
hours. After that time, the ridge will shift eastward allowing
the hurricane to move northward and then sharply turn eastward
while it becomes embedded within the mid-latitude westerlies. By
the end of the forecast period the steering pattern is forecast
to change again and a weakening cyclone is expected to turn
southward.

KEY MESSAGES:

1. Matthew is likely to produce devastating impacts from storm
surge, extreme winds, and heavy rains in the northwestern Bahamas
today, and along extensive portions of the east coast of Florida
tonight.

2. Evacuations are not just a coastal event. Strong winds will
occur well inland from the coast, and residents of mobile
homes under evacuation orders are urged to heed those orders.

3. Hurricane winds increase very rapidly with height, and residents
of high-rise buildings are at particular risk of strong winds. Winds
at the top of a 30-story building will average one Saffir-Simpson
category higher than the winds near the surface.

4. When a hurricane is forecast to take a track roughly parallel
to a coastline, as Matthew is forecast to do from Florida through
South Carolina, it becomes very difficult to specify impacts at
any one location. Only a small deviation of the track
to the left of the NHC forecast could bring the core of a major
hurricane onshore within the hurricane warning area in Florida and
Georgia. Modest deviations to the right could keep much of the
hurricane-force winds offshore. Similarly large variations in
impacts are possible in the hurricane watch and warning areas in
northeast Georgia and South Carolina.

5. The National Hurricane Center is issuing Potential Storm Surge
Flooding Maps, and Prototype Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphics for
Matthew. It is important to remember that the Potential Storm Surge
Flooding Map does not represent a forecast of expected inundation,
but rather depicts a reasonable worst-case scenario - the amount of
inundation that has a 10 percent chance of being exceeded. In
addition, because the Flooding Map is based on inputs that extend
out only to about 72 hours, it best represents the flooding
potential in those locations within the watch and warning areas in
Florida and Georgia.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 06/1500Z 25.1N 77.8W 120 KT 140 MPH
12H 07/0000Z 26.4N 79.0W 125 KT 145 MPH
24H 07/1200Z 28.3N 80.4W 125 KT 145 MPH
36H 08/0000Z 30.2N 81.1W 115 KT 130 MPH
48H 08/1200Z 31.7N 80.0W 95 KT 110 MPH
72H 09/1200Z 32.5N 76.5W 75 KT 85 MPH
96H 10/1200Z 30.5N 75.0W 50 KT 60 MPH
120H 11/1200Z 28.5N 76.0W 40 KT 45 MPH

$$
Forecaster Avila

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GOV. SCOTT: TIME IS UP, EVACUATE

On October 6, 2016, in News Releases, by Staff

Activating Another 1,000 National Guard Members

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ?Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that he is activating an additional 1,000 National Guard members to help with Hurricane Matthew response and recovery efforts. There are 2,500 members now activated. There are over 4,000 National Guard members ready to be deployed if needed. Around 1.5 million Floridians are currently under evacuation orders.
Governor Rick Scott said, ?Time is up. You have to evacuate now if you are in an evacuation zone. To everyone on Florida?s east coast, if you are reluctant to evacuate, just think of all the people the Hurricane has already killed. You and your family could be among these numbers if you don?t take this seriously.
?I have activated another 1,000 members of the National Guard. Per my direction, there are over 2,500 National Guard members who are helping with evacuations and sheltering, and are positioned to help with response as soon as the storm hits. We are adding more troops due to the severity and magnitude of this storm.
?Based on the current forecast, the heights of storm surge will be above ground. Waves will be crashing on roofs. Homes will be destroyed. This is deadly. We have suspended tolls, doubled the amount of shelters and are making sure we keep the roads as clear as possible. There is absolutely no reason not to leave. If you chose to stay and try to ride the storm out, your life is at risk.?
CURRENT EVACUATIONS

• Brevard County: Mandatory Evacuations of Merritt Island, barrier island, low-lying areas and mobile homes.
• Broward County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for mobile homes and low lying areas.
• Clay County: Voluntary evacuations have begun.
• DeSoto County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for manufactured homes, RVs and low lying areas.
• Duval County: Voluntary evacuations have begun.
• Flagler County: Mandatory evacuations have begun.
• Indian River: Mandatory evacuations have begun for barrier islands, mobile homes, and low lying areas.
• Martin County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for barrier islands, low-lying areas, and mobile homes.
• Miami-Dade County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for mobile homes, low-lying, and unstable structures.
• Nassau County: Voluntary evacuations have begun.
• Palm Beach County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for barrier islands, mobile homes, substandard housing, flood prone areas, and those living in high rises close to the Intracoastal Waterway. Mandatory evacuations begin today.
• Johns County: Mandatory evacuation orders have begun.
• Lucie County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for barrier islands, mobile homes, and low lying areas. Mandatory evacuations begin today.
• Volusia County: Mandatory evacuations have begun for barrier islands, low-lying areas, and mobile homes.

Floridians and visitors can go to FloridaEvacuates.com or download the Florida-Evacuates app to enter their location and see shelters available in their area.

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http://www.flgov.com/2016/10/06/gov-...s-up-evacuate/

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Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Matthew Preparedness Efforts as Storm Approaches Florida

On October 6, 2016, in News Releases, by Staff




STUART, Fla. ? Today, Governor Rick Scott met with emergency management officials in Tallahassee and Stuart, and is continuing to travel the state to meet with emergency management officials and National Guardsmen as the state prepares for Hurricane Matthew, a life-threatening category three storm. Florida remains under both tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings. Governor Scott has remained in constant communication with state and local leaders, utility companies, sheriffs, and volunteer organizations who are working to ensure the state is prepared for the storm.
EVACUATIONS

• More than 1.5 million Floridians are currently in evacuation zones.

• Brevard County: Mandatory Evacuations of Merritt Island, barrier island, low-lying areas and mobile homes.
• Broward County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for mobile homes and low lying areas.
• Clay County: Voluntary evacuations have begun.
• DeSoto County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for manufactured homes, RVs and low lying areas.
• Duval County: Voluntary evacuations have begun.
• Flagler County: Mandatory evacuations have begun.
• Indian River: Mandatory evacuations have begun for barrier islands, mobile homes, and low lying areas.
• Martin County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for barrier islands, low-lying areas, and mobile homes.
• Miami-Dade County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for mobile homes, low-lying, and unstable structures.
• Nassau County: Voluntary evacuations have begun.
• Palm Beach County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for barrier islands, mobile homes, substandard housing, flood prone areas, and those living in high rises close to the Intracoastal Waterway. Mandatory evacuations begin today.
• Johns County: Mandatory evacuation orders have begun.
• Lucie County: Voluntary evacuations have begun for barrier islands, mobile homes, and low lying areas. Mandatory evacuations begin today.
• Volusia County: Mandatory evacuations have begun for barrier islands, low-lying areas, and mobile homes.

Floridians and visitors can go to FloridaEvacuates.com or download the Florida-Evacuates app to enter their location and see shelters available in their area.

SHELTERS

• As of 6:00 AM this morning, more than 3,000 people were in more than 60 open shelters throughout Florida. The amount of available shelters is expected to more than double today. Currently Open Shelters:

• Atlantic High School: Delray Beach, FL
• Anderson Middle School (Special Needs): Stuart, FL
• Arthur Ashe Middle School: Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Bayside High School: Palm Bay, FL
• Booker T. Washington Senior Center: City of Miami, FL
• Boyton Beach High School: Boyton Beach, FL
• Boynton Beach Community High School: Boynton Beach, FL
• Bryceville Elementary School: Callahan, FL
• Callahan Intermediate Bldg.: Callahan, FL
• Coral Glades High School: Coral Springs, FL
• Darwin Fuchs Pavilion (Pet Friendly): Miami, FL
• Everglades High School: Miramar, FL
• Falcon Cove Middle School: Weston, FL
• Forest Hill High School: West Palm Beach, FL
• Fox Trail Elementary School: Davie, FL
• Pierce Central: Ft. Pierce, FL
• Havert L. Fenn Center (Special Needs): West Palm Beach, FL
• Hidden Oaks Middle School: Palm City, FL
• Hillard Elementary School: Hillard, FL
• Hillard Middle/High School: Hillard, FL
• Imperial Estates Elementary School: Titusville, FL
• Indian Ridge Middle School (Special Needs): Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Jensen Beach High School: Jensen Beach, FL
• John Ferguson High School (Special Needs): Miami, FL
• Keystone Heights High School: Jacksonville, FL
• Kindred Hospital (Special Needs): Melbourne, FL
• Lake Asbury Junior High School (Special Needs): Green Cove Springs, FL
• Lake Shore Middle School: Belle Glade, FL
• Lakewood Park Elementary School: St. Lucie, FL
• Landmark Middle School (Special Needs): Jacksonville, FL
• Lyons Creek Middle School: Coconut Creek, FL
• Manatee Elementary School: Melbourne, FL
• Mandarin Middle School Middle/High School: Jacksonville, FL
• Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School: Melbourne, FL
• Michael M. Krop Senior Center: North Miami-Dade, FL
• Millennium Middle School (Pet Friendly): Tamarac, FL
• Mims Elementary: Mims, FL
• New Renaissance Middle School: Miramar, FL
• Oak Park Elementary (Special Need): Titusville, FL
• Orange Park High School: Orange Park, FL
• Pahokee Middle High School: Pahokee, FL
• Palm Beach Central High School: West Palm Beach, FL
• Palm Beach Gardens High School: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Park Vista Community High School: Boynton Beach, FL
• Parrish Med Hospital (Special Needs): Melbourne, FL
• Port Salerno Elementary School: Palm City, FL
• Port St John Community Center: Cocoa, FL
• Quest Elementary (Special Needs), Melbourne, FL
• Ralph Williams Elementary (Special Needs): Melbourne, FL
• Robert Morgan Senior Center: Miami, FL
• Rock Island Elementary: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Samuel Gaines Elementary: Ft. Pierce, FL
• Sherwood Elementary: Melbourne, FL
• South Florida Fairgrounds (Special Needs): West Palm Beach, FL
• South Mainland Community Center: Sebastian, FL
• Starke Elementary: Starke, FL
• Sunrise Elementary (Special Needs): Palm Bay, FL
• Sunset School (Special Needs): Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Treasure Coast High School: St. Lucie, FL
• Viera Regional Park Community Center: Melbourne, FL
• Walter Butler Community Center/Bernice G. Jackson Park, FL
• Warfield Elementary School: Indiantown, FL
• West Boynton Recreation Center (Pet Friendly): Lake Worth, FL
• West Glades School Bldg 300 (Special Needs): Labelle, FL

• Coastal counties are working on opening additional shelters this morning, including shelters for people with special needs, pets and general populations. A list of all open shelters will be available at http://floridadisaster.org/shelters/summary.htm
• The state is working with the American Red Cross to identify shelter capacity both during and following the storm.
• The state has a 110,000 meal capacity a day, which can be delivered using 24 Emergency Response Vehicles, 31 canteens, and mobile trailers

POWER

• There are currently no power outages in Florida due to Hurricane Matthew.
• Utilities have been put on notice to be prepared to quickly report outage and restoral information once applicable. The outage reporting is expected to begin today.
• Power companies have pre-positioned personnel such linemen, transmission, substation and vegetation staff to assist with potential power outages. This includes staff members from Duke Energy, Florida Public Utilities, TECO Energy Company, and electric co-ops.
• Utilities are contacting their mutual aid partners to determine availability if external resources are needed to restore services.
• The state is monitoring the power grid for sufficient power in the state and the natural gas infrastructure for any damages that can cause a loss of service to power plants.
• Governor Scott has spoken with utilities across the state to ensure utilities are pre-positioned and there are no unmet needs.

FUEL

• The state is monitoring for supply, distribution or retail fuel shortages or issues, specifically for isolated incidents of individual retailers experiencing temporary fuel shortages. These individual retailers are being quickly refueled and fuel is readily available across Florida.

• The state will continue to monitor fuel assistance requests; currently there are no requests for assistance.
• The current fuel supply in the state will last for at least 6 days, even if all ports close.
• The state is working with fuel partners and suppliers to increase the number trucks moving fuel from the ports to retail locations.

• The state has contacted emergency fuel and equipment providers for status of emergency fuel supply and equipment.

SCHOOL CLOSURES

• The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) activated its emergency contact system for the east coast Florida school districts and colleges, and is monitoring closures made at the district and college levels.

• District school closures include:

• Alachua County ? Closed Friday
• Brevard County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Broward County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Bradford County Schools ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Clay County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Dade County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Duval County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Lake County Schools ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Flagler County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Glades County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Hardee County ? Closed Thursday and Friday
• Hendry County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Highlands County ? Closed Friday.
• Indian River County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Lake County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Martin County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Marion County ? Closed Friday.
• Monroe County ? Partially Closed Thursday.
• Nassau County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Okeechobee County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Orange County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Osceola County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Palm Beach County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Polk County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Putnam County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Johns County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Seminole County Schools ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Lucie County ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Sumter County ? Closing early tomorrow and closed Friday.
• Union County ? Closed on Friday.
• Volusia County Schools ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Sumter County ? Closing early Thursday. Closed Friday.
• FAU Lab school ? Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Florida School for Deaf and Blind ? Closed Thursday and Friday.

• Universities/ college closures include:

• University of North Florida: Closed Thursday through Saturday.
• Embry Riddle University: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Florida Atlantic University: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Florida International University: Closed Thursday through Friday.
• Florida A&M University satellite campuses (in Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa): Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Nova Southeastern University: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• University of Central Florida: Closed Thursday through Saturday.
• Broward College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Daytona State College: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Eastern Florida State College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Florida State College at Jacksonville: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Florida Gulf Coast University: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Florida Polytechnic University: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• Lake-Sumter State College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Indian River State College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Miami Dade College: Closed Thursday through Friday.
• Palm Beach State College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Seminole State College of Florida: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Johns River State College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Valencia College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• Broward College: Closed Thursday through Sunday.
• South Florida State College: Closed Thursday and Friday.
• University of Florida: Closed Friday.
• Florida Keys Community College Middle Keys and Upper Keys Center: Closed Thursday

GOVERNMENT CLOSURES

• County and state offices are closed Thursday and Friday in the following counties:
  • Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Lake, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter and Volusia

MILITARY SUPPORT

• As of this morning, Governor Scott has directed the Florida National Guard to activate a total of 2,500 National Guard members to support hurricane preparedness and response, especially to assist with staffing shelters.
• In addition to this, Florida has over 4,000 National Guard members ready to be deployed if needed.
• The National Guard is moving helicopters from Duval County to Hernando County and receiving additional aircraft, including heavy lift Boeing CH-47 Chinooks, through the Emergency Mutual Aid Compact.

LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE FIGHTING AND SEARCH & RESCUE

• The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), and other partnering agencies have identified resources for deployment to respond to the storm and are preparing to assist with evacuations.
• FWC has 164 personnel ready to deploy. In addition, there are 96 vessels staged for search and rescue and pre/post storm rec. FWC also has nine aircrafts available for public safety patrol.
• FHP has 49 personnel assisting with evacuations in affected areas. FHP also has more than 300 troopers on standby for deployment if needed. FHP is also using aircraft monitoring for public safety patrol and road condition assessments.

• State Emergency Response Plan (SERP) Coordinator and Regional Coordinators have been notified so staffers and resources can be prepared for deployment.
• 30 Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations (Department of Financial Services), Florida Fish and Wildlife Special Operations Group boat teams, and members of the Florida National Guard are staging outside of affected areas for deployment to perform search and rescue missions.
• Three Urban Search and Rescue Task Force teams will be immediately available to assist with search and rescue based on the current track of the storm. More have been requested. Multiple specialized support teams with equipment are being staged to assist efforts.
• State firefighting representative have worked with DOH to assist with tracking and patient movement if needed.
• Consulting with federal partners to identify any assets that may be needed as state assets become committed during response activities.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL

• DOH is working with healthcare facilities on potential evacuations and preparing for storm impacts.
• DOH is also standing monitoring and supporting special needs shelter activations.
• DOH has established daily calls with County Health Departments to ensure all needs are met.
• DOH is preparing to activate ?Rx Open,? an online interactive map that provides information on the status of pharmacies for citizens and first responders.
• The state is preparing personnel for deployment, such as State Medical Response Teams and Special Needs Sheltering Teams, to provide assistance to counties affected by the storm.
• AHCA is supporting the emergency preparedness efforts for hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other health care facilities by monitoring evacuation efforts and needs, as well as working with providers to ensure patients are receiving any necessary care and medication.
• The following hospitals are evacuating patients:

• Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Jacksonville Beach
• Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach
• Florida Hospital Oceanside, Ormond Beach
• Florida Hospital New Symrna, New Symrna Beach
• Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Fernandina Beach
• Wuesthoff Medical Center, Rockledge, FL

DOH will be updating hospital evacuation information at FLHealth.gov
TOLLS

• Governor Scott directed DOT to suspend all tolls in the affected areas of the state, which includes the entire Florida Turnpike, Alligator Alley, Central Florida Expressway Authority and the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority.

TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS

• The state has held teleconferences with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) districts and agency partners ? Army Corps of Engineers, Water Management Districts, Civil Air Patrol and Federal Highway Administration to ensure all infrastructure needs are met.
• FDOT halted construction work on all FDOT projects on Interstates, Limited Access facilities, coastal and evacuation route roadways effective immediately in preparation for the approaching Hurricane Matthew. Contractors are being instructed to secure all equipment and open travel lanes by removing all unnecessary barricades, signs and drums.
• FDOT District offices have placed emergency crews on standby, and are continuing to test and inventory equipment and monitor flood prone areas. FDOT will continue to reach out to county emergency operations centers directly to coordinate any necessary response actions including activating traffic counters, providing local evacuation support and providing maintenance of traffic and other assistance.
• FDOT is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard to lock down Intracoastal Waterway bridges along the eastern Florida coast prior to sustained winds of 40 mph. Intracoastal bridges in Palm Beach County will be locked down by 8 p.m. Wednesday.
• The Miami Tunnel remains closed. Tri-Rail is suspending service in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Drawbridges along the Miami River and the Intracoastal Waterway in Miami-Dade County have locked down, during which the bridge spans are locked in the down position and will not open for marine traffic. This will not affect vehicular traffic crossing the bridges. Lock-down of bridges on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) will began this morning.
• Additional road and bridge closure information can be found at www.fl511.com.
• Florida Highway Patrol traffic incidents by region can be found here.
• The Florida Turnpike Enterprise has ensured service plazas along the Florida Turnpike have Road Rangers and fuel. Additional fuel, Road Rangers and resources such as variable message boards to guide evacuees are on standby.
• Army Corps of Engineers and Water Management Districts are monitoring waterways and are prepared to adjust flows as necessary.
• FDOT is monitoring live traffic counters in South Florida, Central Florida, and along the East Coast of Florida.

HUMAN SERVICES
Resources and Supplies

• 150 truckloads of water are being prepositioned around the state and 63 truckloads of water are holding in the in State Logistics Response Center (SLRC). In total, this includes more than 302,000 gallons of water. The SLRC also has a trailer of meals, which includes more than 10,000 meal kits.

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and DEM Logistics are running projection models for human-service?s needs (food and sheltering) based on major hurricane impacts to Miami Dade County to Duval County, and Seminole County to Nassau County.
• Food Safety Assessment teams on standby to monitor power outages and flooding to ensure safety at food establishments.
• The Division of Real Estate Development and Management continues to provide office space for FEMA in Tallahassee and space in Orlando to assist in response efforts.
• The Division of Real Estate Development and Management EOC has transferred to Orlando to coordinate the logistics staging area for equipment in response to

Volunteer Organizations

• The state is establishing local points of contact with mass care organizations and volunteer agencies for potentially impacted counties.
• The state is working with Volunteer Florida and other volunteers and donation agencies to identify available volunteers through Florida Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and AmeriCorps to staff shelters if needed. Thirty-nine AmeriCorps teams statewide are on call for anticipated response to Hurricane Matthew. Volunteer Florida grantee Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach deployed AmeriCorps to the Palm Beach County EOC and Special Needs Shelter. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are also available.

• The state is assessing available housing for responders and volunteers.
  Volunteer Florida is identifying fixed kitchens from potentially impacted counties in anticipation of feeding needs.

• Volunteer Florida is working with Community Emergency Response Teams that are on standby for possible deployment to impacted areas, with the Florida Baptist Convention to identify an in-kind warehouse space for multi-agency warehouse, and with Salvation Army and Red Cross for food distribution

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)

• APD is communicating regularly with staff, providers, waiver support coordinators, and stakeholders about the hurricane and preparedness measures.
• All group homes and individuals in Supported Living have their own disaster plans.
• Regional Residential Planning Coordinators are assessing all available open beds in group homes statewide in case they are needed during or after the storm. Supported Living Coaches are checking on their customers in independent living to ensure they are safe and prepared. If someone needs to go to a group home during the storm, APD will authorize Respite and pay for the service.
• Mutual Aid support from non-affected Regional Offices have been identified to support Regional Offices that may be impacted by the hurricane.

Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA)

• DOEA is coordinating with Area Agencies on Aging across the state to communicate with clients, including elders and individuals with disabilities, and assist with evacuation coordination or transportation to local special needs shelters.
• Meals continue to be served to homebound clients, and in preparation for the storm, extra frozen and shelf-stable meals have also been provided.
• Staff from DOEA?s CARES program is ready and available to serve at Special Needs Shelters in affected areas.

Florida Department of Veterans? Affairs (FDVA)

• Three of the state veterans? nursing homes operated by the FDVA are on the east coast of Florida.
• All of these facilities have permanent generators and administrators are working to ensure staff and supplies are available for residents.
• The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates a number of Florida-based medical centers and outpatient clinics in the watch and warning areas. The following VA clinics will be closed during the listed days:

• All Miami VA Medical Center primary care and community based clinics, with the exception of Key West ? Thursday and Friday

• All West Palm Beach VA Medical Center primary care and community based clinics ? Thursday and Friday
• Viera Outpatient Clinic ? Thursday ? Saturday
  • Daytona Beach Outpatient Clinic ? Thursday ? Saturday
  • Port Orange Psychosocial Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (PRRC) ? Thursday ? Saturday
  • Orange City VA Clinic ? Friday
  • Augustine Clinic ? Thursday ? Friday
  • Jacksonville (all locations) ? Thursday ? Friday
  • Mary?s (GA) Clinic ? Thursday ? Friday
  • Palatka Clinic ? Thursday ? Friday.

BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, & ECONOMIC STABILIZATION

• The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and DEM have activated the Florida Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center (FLVBEOC) to help identify and alleviate unmet needs between businesses and response partners. They are also working with businesses to make sure they have what they need to prepare for the storm.
  • The FLVBEOC is available at www.flvbeoc.org
• The state has activated the Private Sector Hotline at 850-410-1403. The hotline is available for business inquiries about the storm, preparedness information and post-impact information from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET.
• If you need help finding your Florida?s property insurance company?s website and contact information, click HERE. For a list of licensed insurance agents in Florida, click HERE.
• If you have questions about insurance coverage, you can call the Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services? Insurance Helpline at 1-877-693-5236. You can find other hurricane season resources from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation HERE.
• OIR will continue to communicate with DFS regarding the establishment of an insurance village, a mobile location for individuals to file insurance claims, if needed following the hurricane. OIR and DFS will also closely track insurance complaints to help protect Floridians.

HOTELS/ LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS

• VISIT FLORIDA has activated the Emergency Accommodations Module to keep visitors informed and is working with local tourism partners to collect and share information regarding the open status for major retailers and hotels. More information can be found HERE.
• VISIT FLORIDA has also compiled a list of available hotel accommodations for visitors who may be need to evacuate. To view available accommodations, click HERE.
• VISIT FLORIDA and Expedia have partnered to identify cities and hotels which are further away from the projected storm path and have availability. Please visit www.expedia.com/florida to find available lodging.
• Airbnb is expanding activation of the Disaster Response Tool beyond coastal South Carolina to include portions of Florida. Please visit https://www.airbnb.com/disaster/florida to find available lodging.

• Airbnb is asking hosts to aid in this effort by listing their available rooms or homes on the platform to help house the growing number of evacuees.
• Local residents impacted by Hurricane Matthew will be able to secure emergency accommodations through the tool free of charge from now through October 11th.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

• The Department of Management Services? Division of Telecommunications is currently monitoring telecommunication services to ensure first responders, residents and visitors are able to communicate response and recovery needs.
• The division is working to increase the DEM bandwidth to provide consistent communication services for the state emergency response team.
• The division is working with telecommunications partners on proactive and protective measures to prepare equipment, facilities and response personnel for Hurricane Matthew, as well as encouraging partners to report any communications outages or affects.
• The state is coordinating with state, federal and industry partners, and is prepared to help assess impacts to telecommunications facilities and infrastructure following the storm. The state is also monitoring fuel assistance requests; currently there are no requests for assistance.
• The division is coordinating staging areas for telecommunications mobile vehicles and additional wireless equipment for emergency response efforts.

SEAPORTS

• The state is monitoring conditions at the following seaports and all are still open:
  • Duval ? JAXPORT (*Seaport Access Closed)
  • Nassau ? Port of Fernandina (*Seaport Access Closed)
  • Broward ? Port Everglades (*Seaport Access Closed)
  • Palm Beach ? Port of Palm Beach (*Seaport Access Closed)
  • Saint Lucie ? Port of Ft. Pierce (*Seaport Access Closed)
  • Brevard ? Port Canaveral (*Seaport Access Closed)
  • Miami-Dade ? Port Miami (*Seaport Access Closed)
  • Monroe ? Port of Key West (*Seaport Access Restricted: Closed North of Seven Mile Bridge)
  • Pinellas ? Port St. Petersburg (*Seaport Access Restricted)
  • Hillsborough ? Port Tampa (*Seaport Access Restricted)
  • Manatee ? Port Manatee (*Seaport Access Restricted)

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

• A pre-storm inspection of the Herbert Hoover Dike has been completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A post storm inspection will occur as soon as the Dike is accessible. Additional routine inspections will begin once the lake exceeds 17 feet. The lake level is currently at 15.90 feet.
• Discharges to the east of the Lake are currently ceased to provide area flood protection for residents of Martin and St. Lucie counties. Discharges will resume at 4,000 cubic feet per second to the west and 1,800 cubic feet per second to the east after the storm when it can be done safely.
• Working with Water Management Districts to monitor waterways; prepared to adjust flows as necessary.

SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SFWMD) (Carla)

• SFWMD is gradually lowering canals.

• Inspecting key parts of the flood control system and critical flood control structures.
• Inspecting canals and levees for any obstructions.
• Inspecting heavy equipment.
• Ensuring adequate fuel supplies for pump stations and other equipment.
• Securing items vulnerable to high wind at pump stations and laydown yards in Homestead, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• The Florida Department of Environmental Protection completed all pre-storm beach erosion surveys.
• DEP is ready to deploy generators to water treatment plants if needed.
• Household Hazardous Waste debris and drop off sites have been established in all 67 counties
• More than 50 state parks and campgrounds are closed. To view the full list, click HERE.

CONTACTS:

• The Florida Emergency Information Line (FEIL) has activated and can be reached at 1 (800) 342-3557.
• State Emergency Operations Center Media Line: 850-921-0217.
• Follow @FLSert or @FLGovScott on Twitter for live updates on Hurricane Matthew.
• Visit http://www.floridadisaster.org/info to find information on shelters, road closures, and evacuation routes.

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Deal expands state of emergency, encourages voluntary evacuation for six coastal counties

October 5, 2016


Acting on a recommendation from the state's Emergency Operations Command in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, Gov. Nathan Deal today expanded the state of emergency to include 17 additional counties in the southeastern region of Georgia. This brings the total to 30 counties under the emergency declaration, which also warns against price gouging. Deal issued an additional executive order waiving rules and regulations for commercial motor vehicles transporting emergency supplies.

“The National Hurricane Center predicts Hurricane Matthew will include excessive rainfall, strong winds and potential flooding. Because of this, I’m encouraging a voluntary evacuation for residents in Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh, Glynn and Camden Counties. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMHSA) Director Jim Butterworth is coordinating with appropriate state and local officials to ensure the safety of residents in these six counties as well as those in the other affected areas. I urge Georgians in the affected areas to remain calm, be prepared and make informed, responsible decisions as we continue to monitor Hurricane Matthew’s path.”

The additional 17 counties included in the state of emergency are:

Screven, Jenkins, Emanuel, Treutlen, Candler, Toombs, Tattnall, Jeff Davis, Appling, Coffee, Bacon, Pierce, Ware, Atkinson, Clinch, Burke and Echols.
Voluntary evacuation is encouraged for the following six counties:
Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, McIntosh, Glynn and Camden.

Read the executive orders here. For more information on GEMHSA preparedness efforts and storm updates, contact Catherine Howden or visit www.gema.ga.gov.

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Deal orders mandatory evacuation east of Interstate 95 for six coastal counties

October 6, 2016


Acting on a recommendation from the state's Emergency Operations Command in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, Gov. Nathan Deal today issued a mandatory evacuation east of Interstate 95 for six coastal counties. The voluntary evacuation request, issued yesterday, remains in effect for residents west of I-95 in those counties.

The six coastal counties include:

Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, McIntosh, Glynn and Camden.

“The National Hurricane Center predicts Hurricane Matthew will intensify as it moves from the Bahamas up the Florida Coast,” said Deal. “As a result, I am now ordering a mandatory evacuation for areas east of Interstate-95. I also encourage the voluntary evacuation of residents in low-lying, coastal areas west of I-95. Shelters are opening now in these areas. To assist Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMHSA) Director Jim Butterworth in coordinating and implementing traffic flow preparations, I’ve activated 45 members of the Georgia National Guard. They will assist state and local public safety and transportation officials. I urge Georgians in the affected areas to remain calm, be prepared and make informed, responsible decisions as we continue to monitor Hurricane Matthew’s path.”

Maps of shelters are being constantly updated and the most recent shelter map is available here.
An evacuation map and a shelter map are attached. For more information on locating a facility, call your local authorities, download the Ready Georgia app or visit GEMHSA’s website. There is also information about shelters available on the American Red Cross website.
Gov. Deal will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. today to provide weather and preparedness updates. Watch live here.
For Hurricane Matthew updates or more information on preparedness efforts, contact Catherine Howden at GEMHSA or visit www.gema.ga.gov.




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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Evacuation Of Charleston and Beaufort Areas

Traffic Lanes of I-26 Will Be Reversed

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Charleston and Beaufort, South Carolina.
Residents and visitors in Charleston and Beaufort Counties should begin evacuating no later than 3:00 PM TODAY, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5. Residents and visitors in certain parts of bordering coastal counties ? Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester and Jasper Counties ? should begin evacuating no later than 3:00 PM TODAY, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5.
To verify whether you are located in an evacuation zone, please visit www.scemd.org and click, ?Know your Zone,? to enter your home address. Evacuation details, by region, are listed below and detailed via an interactive map at that South Carolina Emergency Management Division?s website.
Maps of coastal evacuation routes, including interactive and downloadable maps, and information about highways where lane reversals will be used as a part of the evacuation are available at the South Carolina Department of Transportation?s (SCDOT) website.
Beginning around noon today, South Carolina Department of Public Safety, SCDOT and supporting agencies will begin closing eastbound lanes of I-26, starting in Columbia at I-77 heading towards Charleston. At approximately 3:00 PM, all lanes on I-26 will be moving westbound from I-526 in Charleston toward I-77 in Columbia. Travel will only be possible in one direction while the evacuation is in progress. Complete lane reversal information is available here.
The scope of the evacuation may be expanded to include other areas tomorrow, including parts of Horry and Georgetown. South Carolina residents, especially those who live in low-lying areas along the entire coast, should monitor the status of Hurricane Matthew through local news media.
Evacuees should pack the following essential items in case the evacuation period is lengthy: required medications, adequate clothing and essential personal items. Emergency shelter locations will be announced as soon as they are open.
Individuals and families should plan to board pets with veterinarians, kennels, or other facilities in non-vulnerable areas. Pets are not allowed in Red Cross shelters.
People who live in the following coastal areas should evacuate immediately:
Central South Carolina Coast

Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley County Evacuation Zones A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and I
Zone A: West of the Ashley River - Unincorporated areas of Charleston County from the Ashley River to the Colleton County line; Atlantic Ocean to the Dorchester County Line. This includes the Town of Hollywood, Town of Meggett, Town of Ravenel, Town of Folly Beach, Town of Rockville, Town of Kiawah Island, the Town of Seabrook Island, James Island, Johns Island, Wadmalaw, and unincorporated Charleston County.
Zone B: Central Charleston - From the tip of the Peninsula to Ladson Road; from the Ashley River to the Wando River. This includes City of Charleston, City of North Charleston, the Town of Lincolnville, Daniel Island, Thomas Island, and unincorporated Charleston County.
Zone C: East of the Wando River - Unincorporated areas of Charleston County from the Atlantic Ocean to the Berkeley County line; Wando River to the Georgetown County line. This includes the Town of Mt. Pleasant, Town of Isle of Palms, Town of Sullivan's Island, Town of Awendaw, the Town of McClellanville, Dewees Island, Capers Island, and Goat Island.
Zone D: Sand Hills Area - West of Dorchester Road and the Ashley River, 17A to the Colleton County line and all areas bordering Charleston County.
Zone E: Miles Jamison/Oakbrook Area - Miles Jamison Road, between Ladson Road, to Bacons Bridge Road: including the Lakes of Summerville, Newington Plantation, Crestwood Subdivision south to Orangeburg Road, and South Main Mobile Home Park.
Zone F: The Swamp - Any other low-lying areas including the Cypress Swamp area, the Edisto River area and the Twin Lakes Subdivision.
Zone G:

• Hanahan
  1. North of Woods Ave from end of road at east edge of rail yard to its intersection with Remount Rd.
  2. North of Remount Rd from its intersection with Woods Ave to its intersection with the railroad tracks just west of Dutton Ave.
  3. East of the railroad tracks from their intersection with Remount Rd to crossing over the Goose Creek (just south of Middle Earth Nursery and Infinger Furniture).
• Goose Creek/Ladson/Summerville
  1. Including all homes and businesses northeast of the intersection of Hwy 52 and Camelot Dr, continuing along Ryan Dr and Holly Ave across to Westview Blvd (includes buildings on both sides of Camelot Dr, Ryan Dr and Holly Ave).
  2. Crowfield Plantation from Westview Blvd near Holly Ave across I-26 along Ancrum Rd to its intersection with Hwy 78.
  3. Northeast of Hwy 78 from its intersection with Ancrum Rd (Ladson Rd) to its intersection with Hwy 17A (Main St) in Summerville.
  4. Southeast of Hwy 17A (Main St/S Live Oak Dr) from its intersection with Hwy 78 to its intersection with Cypress Gardens Rd.
• Whitesville/Pimlico/Cordesville
  1. South of Cypress Gardens Rd from its intersection with Hwy 17A (S Live Oak Dr) to its intersection with Pimlico Blvd.
  2. South of Pimlico Blvd from its intersection with Cypress Gardens Rd through to its end.
  3. The area east of Wappaoolah Plantation and west of the Cooper River, north of Pimlico Blvd and south of Mepkin Abbey.
  4. Southeast of the railroad tracks from the Cooper River by Pimlico to its intersection with Hwy 402.
• Huger/Cainhoy/Wando
  1. South of Hwy 402 from its intersection with the railroad tracks near Cordesville to its intersection with Hwy 41 (Hwy 402 becomes Steed Creek Rd).
  2. Southwest of Steed Creek Rd from its intersection with Hwy 41 to its intersection with Halfway Creek Rd. West of Halfway Creek Rd from its intersection with Steed Creek Rd to its intersection with Guerins Bridge Rd.
  3. West of Guerins Bridge Rd from its intersection with Halfway Creek Rd to its intersection with Wando River (just after Drew Ln).
  4. Northwest of the Wando River from its intersection with Guerins Bridge Rd to its intersection with Nowell Creek with the addition of Patterson?s Academy.
  5. North/northeast of Nowell Creek from its intersection with the Wando River to its intersection with Rebellion Farms Pl.
  6. Northeast of Rebellion Farms Pl from its intersection with Nowell Creek to its intersection of Clements Ferry Rd.
  7. Northeast of Yellow House Pl from its intersection with Clements Ferry Rd to the Cooper River (across from the Goose Creek).

Zone I:

• Shulerville, Honey Hill, Jamestown, Alvin, St Stephen
  1. East of Halfway Creek Rd from its intersection with Forest Rd 200 (on the Berkeley/ Charleston county line) to its intersection with Slash Rd.
  2. East of Slash Rd from its intersection with Halfway Creek Rd to its intersection with Yellow Jacket Rd.
  3. North of Yellow Jacket Rd from its intersection with Slash Rd to its intersection with Horse Island Rd.
  4. East of Horse Island Rd from its intersection with Yellow Jacket Rd to its intersection with Tiger Corner Rd.
  5. Northeast of Tiger Corner Rd from its intersection with Horse Island Rd to its intersection with Hwy 17A.
  6. North of Hwy 17A from its intersection with Tiger Corner Rd to its intersection with Greenwood Dr.
  7. East of Greenwood Dr (becomes Peaceful Woods Rd) from its intersection with Hwy 17A to its intersection with Schurlknight Rd.
  8. Southeast of Schurlknight Rd from its intersection with Peaceful Woods Rd to its intersection with Hwy 45.
  9. Northeast of Hwy 45 from its intersection with Schurlknight Rd to its intersection with Belle Isle Rd.
  10. East of Belle Isle Rd from its intersection with Hwy 45 to the Santee River.
      11.Southwest of the Santee River from Belle Isle Rd to its intersection with the Berkeley/ Charleston county line.
  11. Northwest of the Berkeley-Charleston county line from its intersection with the Santee River to its intersection with Halfway Creek Rd.

Southern Coast Evacuation Zones

Colleton County Evacuation Zone A: All areas south of the CSX Railroad, and all mobile homes and other floodplain areas in the County.
Beaufort County Evacuation Zone A: All residents and tourists in Beaufort County are to evacuate.
Jasper County Evacuation Zone A: All areas east of I-95 and all mobile homes and other floodplain areas in the county.
For all of the latest information about Hurricane Matthew, visit South Carolina Emergency Management Division.

http://governor.sc.gov/Pages/default.aspx

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WTUS82 KMLB 060944
HLSMLB
FLZ041-044>047-053-054-058-059-064-141-144-147-061745-

HURRICANE MATTHEW LOCAL STATEMENT ADVISORY NUMBER 33
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE FL AL142016
544 AM EDT THU OCT 6 2016

THIS PRODUCT COVERS EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA

...DANGEROUS HURRICANE MATTHEW CLOSING IN ON FLORIDA...
...STRONGEST HURRICANE TO AFFECT THIS AREA IN DECADES...
...

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

DANGEROUS HURRICANE MATTHEW MOVING NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE CENTRAL
BAHAMAS, IS FORECAST TO MOVE VERY NEAR OR OVER THE EAST CENTRAL COAST
OF FLORIDA TONIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY.

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, LIFE-THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST
IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE CENTER OF HURRICANE MATTHEW CONTAINING THE
STRONGEST WIND GUSTS, STORM SURGE AND HEAVY RAIN SQUALLS WILL MOVE
ALONG OR OVER PORTIONS OF THE EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA COASTLINE VERY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING AND INTO THE AFTERNOON.

WIDESPREAD EXTENSIVE TO DEVASTATING WIND IMPACTS WILL BE FELT.
AIRBORNE DEBRIS LOFTED BY EXTREME WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BREACHING
STRUCTURES, UNPROTECTED WINDOWS AND VEHICLES. EFFECTS SUCH AS THESE
RANGING FROM THE COAST TO WELL INLAND HAVE NOT BEEN EXPERIENCED IN
CENTRAL FLORIDA IN DECADES.

LOCAL WINDS WILL EXCEED WHAT OCCURRED DURING THE HURRICANES OF
2004. ANY EVACUATIONS AND STRUCTURE PREPARATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED
THIS AFTERNOON. TRAVEL WILL BE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED BEGINNING AT DUSK.
EXPECT WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES.

INLAND FROM THE COASTLINE, THE THREAT IS HIGH FOR SUSTAINED HURRICANE
FORCE WINDS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME FRIDAY MORNING WITH A HIGH THREAT FOR
STRONG TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS FARTHER INLAND OVER LAKE COUNTY.

WITH AN EXPECTED TRACK CLOSE TO THE COASTLINE, THE POTENTIAL FOR LIFE
THREATENING STORM SURGE FLOODING IS HIGH. STORM SURGE FLOODING OF 5 TO
7 FEET IS EXPECTED ALONG THE BARRIER ISLANDS OF VOLUSIA AND BREVARD
COUNTIES, WITH 3 TO 5 FEET OF INUNDATION EXPECTED OVER MARTIN AND
SAINT LUCIE COUNTY BARRIER ISLANDS.

LARGE BREAKING WAVES ALONG BEACHES WILL PEAK BETWEEN 12 TO 18 FEET AND
PRODUCE ROUGH, POUNDING SURF RESULTING IN A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD OF
COASTAL FLOODING FROM DUNE BREACHING, ALONG WITH VERY SEVERE BEACH
SCOURING AND SAND DUNE EROSION. COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE AGGRAVATED BY
HIGH TIDE ESPECIALLY IN VOLUSIA COUNTY.

SIGNIFICANT DOWNWIND PILING AND SURGING OF WATER WILL OCCUR WITHIN THE
INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, LAGOONS, AND INLETS. THE CLOSE APPROACH OF
MATTHEW'S EYE TO THE EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA COAST MEANS PROPERTIES
FACING EAST AND WEST ALONG THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY WILL BE
SUSCEPTIBLE TO WIND DRIVEN PILING OF WATER. ADDITIONALLY, WIND DRIVEN
PILING OF WATER WILL BE POSSIBLE ALONG THE BANKS OF THE SAINT JOHNS
RIVER IN LAKE AND VOLUSIA COUNTIES.

HEAVY RAIN, ESPECIALLY IN SQUALLS, WILL INCREASE IN COVERAGE AND
FREQUENCY ACROSS EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. WIDESPREAD
RAINFALL TOTALS OF 5 TO 8 INCHES ARE EXPECTED WITH LOCALLY HIGHER
AMOUNTS, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE COAST. SATURATED SOILS IN MANY AREAS
FROM HEAVY SEPTEMBER AND EARLY OCTOBER RAINFALL WILL HOLD VERY LITTLE
ADDITIONAL WATER BEFORE WATER QUICKLY BEGINS TO POND, ESPECIALLY IN
LOW LYING AND URBAN AREAS. STANDING WATER WILL BE CAPABLE OF QUICKLY
RISING, ESPECIALLY IN FLOOD PRONE AREAS, AND COULD ENTER HOMES AND
BUSINESSES DURING MATTHEW'S PASSAGE.

RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
TO MONITOR THE LATEST TRACK AND INTENSITY FORECASTS FROM THE NATIONAL
HURRICANE CENTER. TAKE ACTIONS TO ENSURE YOUR READINESS PLANS HAVE
BEEN COMPLETED.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* WIND:
PROTECT AGAINST LIFE-THREATENING WIND HAVING POSSIBLE DEVASTATING
IMPACTS ACROSS ALL OF EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. POTENTIAL IMPACTS IN
THIS AREA INCLUDE:
- STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO STURDY BUILDINGS, SOME WITH COMPLETE ROOF
AND WALL FAILURES. COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF MOBILE HOMES. DAMAGE
GREATLY ACCENTUATED BY LARGE AIRBORNE PROJECTILES. LOCATIONS
MAY BE UNINHABITABLE FOR WEEKS OR MONTHS.
- NUMEROUS LARGE TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG WITH FENCES AND
ROADWAY SIGNS BLOWN OVER.
- MANY ROADS IMPASSABLE FROM LARGE DEBRIS, AND MORE WITHIN URBAN
OR HEAVILY WOODED PLACES. MANY BRIDGES, CAUSEWAYS, AND ACCESS
ROUTES IMPASSABLE.
- WIDESPREAD POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS OUTAGES.

ALSO, PROTECT AGAINST LIFE-THREATENING WIND HAVING POSSIBLE EXTENSIVE
IMPACTS ACROSS EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA.

* SURGE:
PROTECT AGAINST LIFE-THREATENING SURGE HAVING POSSIBLE EXTENSIVE
IMPACTS ACROSS EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. POTENTIAL IMPACTS IN
THIS AREA INCLUDE:
- LARGE AREAS OF DEEP INUNDATION WITH STORM SURGE FLOODING
ACCENTUATED BY BATTERING WAVES. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS,
WITH SEVERAL WASHING AWAY. DAMAGE COMPOUNDED BY FLOATING
DEBRIS. LOCATIONS MAY BE UNINHABITABLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD.
- LARGE SECTIONS OF NEAR-SHORE ESCAPE ROUTES AND SECONDARY ROADS
MAY BE WASHED OUT OR SEVERELY FLOODED. FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS
AND BARRIERS MAY BECOME STRESSED.
- SEVERE BEACH EROSION WITH SIGNIFICANT DUNE LOSS.
- MAJOR DAMAGE TO MARINAS, DOCKS, BOARDWALKS, PIERS, AND OTHER
COASTAL STRUCTURES. MANY SMALL CRAFT BROKEN AWAY FROM MOORINGS,
ESPECIALLY IN UNPROTECTED ANCHORAGES WITH SOME LIFTED ONSHORE
AND STRANDED.

ALSO, PROTECT AGAINST LIFE-THREATENING SURGE HAVING POSSIBLE
SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS ACROSS THE COAST OF EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA.

* FLOODING RAIN:
PROTECT AGAINST LIFE-THREATENING RAINFALL FLOODING HAVING POSSIBLE
EXTENSIVE IMPACTS ACROSS EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. POTENTIAL
IMPACTS INCLUDE:
- MAJOR RAINFALL FLOODING MAY PROMPT MANY EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES.
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY RAPIDLY OVERFLOW THEIR BANKS IN
MULTIPLE PLACES. SMALL STREAMS, CREEKS, CANALS, AND DITCHES MAY
BECOME DANGEROUS RIVERS. FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS AND BARRIERS MAY
BECOME STRESSED.
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER MANY STRUCTURES WITHIN MULTIPLE
COMMUNITIES, SOME STRUCTURES BECOMING UNINHABITABLE OR WASHED
AWAY. MANY PLACES WHERE FLOOD WATERS MAY COVER ESCAPE ROUTES.
STREETS AND PARKING LOTS BECOME RIVERS OF MOVING WATER WITH
UNDERPASSES SUBMERGED. DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME DANGEROUS.
MANY ROAD AND BRIDGE CLOSURES WITH SOME WEAKENED OR WASHED OUT.

* TORNADOES:
PROTECT AGAINST A DANGEROUS TORNADO EVENT HAVING POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANT
IMPACTS ACROSS EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. POTENTIAL IMPACTS
INCLUDE:
- THE OCCURRENCE OF ISOLATED TORNADOES CAN HINDER THE EXECUTION
OF EMERGENCY PLANS DURING TROPICAL EVENTS.
- SEVERAL PLACES MAY EXPERIENCE TORNADO DAMAGE WITH A FEW
LOCATIONS SEEING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE, POWER LOSS, AND
COMMUNICATIONS FAILURES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
FOR THOSE UNDER EVACUATION ORDERS, LEAVE AS
SOON AS PRACTICAL WITH A DESTINATION IN MIND. GAS UP YOUR VEHICLE
WELL AHEAD OF TIME. BE SURE THAT YOU TAKE ALL ESSENTIAL MATERIALS
FROM YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLIES KIT. LET OTHERS KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING
AND WHEN YOU INTEND TO ARRIVE.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
NOW IS THE TIME TO COMPLETE ALL PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND
PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN. OUTSIDE PREPARATIONS
SHOULD BE WRAPPED UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE WEATHER CONDITIONS
DETERIORATE.

FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SHELTER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF
LIFE. ALWAYS HEED THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND COMPLY WITH ANY
ORDERS THAT ARE ISSUED. REMEMBER, DURING THE STORM 9 1 1 EMERGENCY
SERVICES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESPOND IF CONDITIONS ARE
UNSAFE. THIS SHOULD BE A BIG FACTOR IN YOUR DECISION MAKING.

IN EMERGENCIES IT IS BEST TO REMAIN CALM. STAY INFORMED AND FOCUSED
ON THE SITUATION AT HAND. EXERCISE PATIENCE WITH THOSE YOU ENCOUNTER.
BE A GOOD SAMARITAN AND HELPFUL TO OTHERS.

IF RELOCATING TO A NEARBY SHELTER OR TO THE HOME OF A FAMILY MEMBER
OR FRIEND, DRIVE WITH EXTRA CAUTION, ESPECIALLY ON SECONDARY ROADS.
REMEMBER, MANY BRIDGES AND CAUSEWAYS WILL BE CLOSED ONCE HIGHER WINDS
ARRIVE. ALSO, IF YOU ENCOUNTER WATER COVERING THE ROAD, SEEK AN
ALTERNATE ROUTE. ALWAYS OBEY OFFICIAL ROAD SIGNS FOR CLOSURES AND
DETOURS.

NEXT UPDATE
-----------

THE NEXT LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE IN MELBOURNE FL AROUND 12 PM, OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT.

$$

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/WTUS82-KMLB.shtml

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Hurricane Matthew Upgraded to Category 4, as Millions Warned That 'This Storm Will Kill You'

By MORGAN WINSOR J.J. GALLAGHER Oct 6, 2016, 12:23 PM ET

WATCH Hurricane Matthew Upgraded to Category 4, as Millions Warned That 'This Storm Will Kill You'

With Hurricane Matthew upgraded to a Category 4 as it tracks closer to the U.S. coast today, Florida Gov. Rick Scott warned "this storm will kill you," making a final plea for residents living in evacuation zones to leave before the deadly storm is expected to hit the southeast state early Friday morning.

"Time's running out. Leave. There's no excuses," Scott said at a news conference this morning. "This is life and death."

Other officials have echoed Scott's urgency as the hurricane batters the Bahamas and strengthens over the warm waters of the Atlantic.

“The extreme winds of a major hurricane can do a lot of damage, and not just at the coast," Rick Knabb, director of the National Hurricane Center, told "Good Morning America" today.

"Those winds can penetrate inland and that would be more so the case the closer it gets to the coast," Knabb warned. "In addition to the wind, you have storm surge potential.

“People who have been told to evacuate, they need to get out this morning, right away, because time is running out fast. You don’t want to be caught in the storm surge which is the deadliest hazard of all."
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/hurricane-m...ry?id=42608853

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Watch Hurricane Matthew's destrution of parts of Cuba and Haiti

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GOV. SCOTT: OVER HALF OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ACTIVATED; ADDITIONAL REQUESTS TO PRESIDENT

On October 6, 2016, in News Releases, by Staff

SANFORD, Fla. – Following the most recent update from the National Hurricane Center on Hurricane Matthew, Governor Scott has activated an additional 1,000 National Guard members. 3,500 members have now been activated. This is over half of the available troops that may be activated. Governor Scott has continued to activate more members to help with important life-saving operations, including evacuations and preparing for search and rescue missions. Governor Scott is requesting President Obama to send additional federal resources to Florida, including generators and pumps, that the state can preposition to help impacted areas.

Governor Rick Scott said, “Protecting lives remains our number one priority and that is why I have now activated over half of the National Guard who will play a big role in important life-saving missions. I have directed them to focus on prepositioning resources, assist with helping people evacuate safely and our sheltering operations. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, they will be involved in recovery efforts including search and rescue missions. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also has high-water vehicles prepositioned across the state to help with these efforts.

“While the federal government has just approved our request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration for food, water and tarps, I am asking the President for additional generators and pumps to help with power outages and flooding once the storm hits. Following the most recent weather briefing from the National Hurricane Center, we can expect to have a lot of flooding, especially in Northeast Florida, and we will need additional pumping equipment from the federal government.”

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http://www.flgov.com/2016/10/06/gov-...-to-president/

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000
WTNT34 KNHC 061755 CCA
TCPAT4

BULLETIN
HURRICANE MATTHEW INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 34A...CORRECTED
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL142016
200 PM EDT THU OCT 06 2016

Corrected reference point for location from Nassau to Freeport.

...HURRICANE MATTHEW RELENTLESSLY POUNDING THE BAHAMAS...
...POTENTIALLY DISASTROUS IMPACTS FOR FLORIDA...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM EDT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...25.7N 78.4W
ABOUT 65 MI...100 KM SSE OF FREEPORT BAHAMAS
ABOUT 125 MI...205 KM ESE OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...220 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...939 MB...27.73 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Central Bahamas, including Long Island, Exuma, Rum Cay,
San Salvador, and Cat Island
* Northwestern Bahamas, including the Abacos, Andros Island,
Berry Islands, Bimini, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama Island, and
New Providence
* North of Golden Beach Florida to Edisto Beach South Carolina
* Lake Okeechobee

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* North of Edisto Beach to South Santee River South Carolina

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Chokoloskee to Golden Beach
* Florida Keys from Seven Mile Bridge eastward
* Florida Bay
* Anclote River to Suwannee River

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* North of Chokoloskee to Anclote River

Interests elsewhere in the Florida Peninsula, the Florida Keys, and
in the Carolinas should monitor the progress of Matthew.

For storm information specific to your area in the United States,
including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor
products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast
office. For storm information specific to your area outside the
United States, please monitor products issued by your national
meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 200 PM EDT (1800 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Matthew was located
near latitude 25.7 North, longitude 78.4 West. The hurricane is
moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue today with a turn toward the north-
northwest tonight or early Friday. On the forecast track, the eye
of Matthew should be near or over Freeport in the Bahamas in the
next few hours, and move close to or over the east coast of the
Florida peninsula through Friday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph (220 km/h) with higher
gusts. Matthew is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening is possible,
and Matthew should remain a Category 4 hurricane while it approaches
the Florida coast.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160
miles (260 km). Nassau in the Bahamas reported 97 mph (156 km/h)
sustained winds earlier today when the northern eyewall moved over
that island.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 939 mb (27.73 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Hurricane conditions are still affecting portions of the
central Bahamas and are already spreading across the northwestern
Bahamas.

Hurricane conditions are expected to first reach the hurricane
warning area in Florida by late today and will spread northward
within the warning area through Friday. Tropical storm conditions
are first expected in Florida within the next several hours.

Hurricane conditions are possible in the hurricane watch area in
northeast Georgia and South Carolina by early Saturday, with
tropical storm conditions possible on Friday night.

Winds increase rapidly in elevation in a tropical cyclone. Residents
in high-rise buildings should be aware that the winds at the top of
a 30-story building will be, on average, about one Saffir-Simpson
category higher than the winds near the surface.

STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and large
and destructive waves could raise water levels by as much as the
following amounts above normal tide levels...

Central and Northwestern Bahamas...10 to 15 feet

The water could reach the following heights above ground if the peak
surge occurs at the time of high tide...

Sebastian Inlet to Edisto Beach, including portions of the St.
Johns River...7 to 11 ft
Edisto Beach to South Santee River...4 to 6 ft
Deerfield Beach to Sebastian Inlet...4 to 6 ft
Virginia Key to Deerfield Beach...1 to 3 ft

Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge
and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances.
Large waves generated by Matthew will cause water rises to occur
well in advance of and well away from the track of the center.

The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause
normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters
moving inland from the shoreline. There is a danger of life-
threatening inundation during the next 36 hours along the Florida
east coast, the Georgia coast, and the South Carolina coast from
Deerfield Beach, Florida to Edisto Beach, South Carolina. There is
the possibility of life-threatening inundation during the next 48
hours from north of Edisto Beach to South Santee River, South
Carolina. For a depiction of areas at risk, please see the Prototype
National Weather Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic. For
information specific to your area, please see products issued by
your local National Weather Service forecast office.

The Prototype Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic is a depiction of
areas that would qualify for inclusion under a storm surge watch or
warning currently under development by the National Weather Service
and planned for operational use in 2017. The Prototype Graphic is
available at hurricanes.gov.

RAINFALL: Matthew is expected to produce total rainfall amounts in
the following areas:

The Bahamas...8 to 12 inches, isolated totals of 15 inches
Coastal eastern Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina....4 to
8 inches, isolated 12 inches
The Florida Keys...1 to 3 inches, isolated 5 inches
Eastern Cuba...additional 2 to 4 inches, isolated storm-totals
of 20 inches
Central Cuba...additional 2 to 4 inches, isolated storm-totals
of 8 inches

Life-threatening flash floods and mudslides are likely in central
and eastern Cuba.

TORNADOES: Isolated tornadoes are possible along the Atlantic
coastal area of north and central Florida tonight.

SURF: Swells generated by Matthew will continue to affect portions
of the north coast of Cuba and the Bahamas during the next few days,
and will spread northward along the east coast of Florida and the
southeast U.S. coast through the weekend. These swells will likely
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM EDT.

$$
Forecaster Avila

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