As Hurricane Dorian travels through the Atlantic, weather maps have the path of this storm headed straight toward Florida. What was slated to be a tropical depression has now been reported as potentially strengthening to a Category 3 storm before it hits the Sunshine State. This storm has left forecasters scratching their heads quite a bit, which is why it’s important to stay in the know, especially for Florida residents. Before you write this storm off as just another passing depression, you might want to start preparing just in case.

Hurricane Dorian is setting its sights on Florida and has been slated to strengthen before it makes landfall.
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The National Hurricane Center has reported that Hurricane Dorian is expected to become a major hurricane on Friday, and has the potential to become a Category 3 storm before making U.S. landfall late Sunday, early Monday.
Dorian was a Category 1 storm before it made landfall on the U.S. Virgin Islands, which caused minor flooding and power outages.
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Puerto Rico was said to be in the path of the storm early on this week, but dodged a bullet as the storm did not hit the island directly.

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Category 3 storms are no joke and Florida residents should pay attention to the storm in order to prepare accordingly.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has already declared a state of emergency, and is encouraging residents to start planning in case the storm picks up strength and speed.
A few ways you can start preparing for Hurricane Dorian include gathering supplies for at least seven days, which includes water, food, and necessary medicine.
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It is often best practice to put up storm shutters on your home just in case, and also make sure you have more than enough water for the whole family. Power outages can occur and tap water can become contaminated, so it is often best to prepare in case of emergency.
Keep in mind Category 3 and above are considered major hurricanes according to the Saffir-Simpson scale, which can bring gusts of wind up to 100 m.p.h. and structural damage to buildings lacking solid foundations.
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Florida visitors and residents should keep an eye on the news and weather over the next few days in order to be prepared for Hurricane Dorian as it travels up the coast.

Resources providing up-to-date coverage of the storm include CBS News and CNN. A few tips to help you prepare for hurricane season in Florida include:

  • Plan an evacuation route ahead of time.
  • Always keep non-perishable emergency supplies on hand.
  • Update your insurance policies.
  • Protect your home with storm shutters.
  • Cut down all weak branches and trees in your surrounding area.

 

Sometimes the best tips for hurricane preparation can come from those who have weathered the storms already, so add some of your own practical hurricane prep tips in the comments section.

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