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BEFORE THE STORM Ensure storm supply kit is stocked – checklist: https://emergency.ufl.edu/preparedness/build-your-disaster-kit/ Fuel vehicle Inform family and friends of the plan, especially if sheltering in a different location than usual Remove or secure outside items such as potted plants, grills and lawn furniture DURING THE STORM Stay indoors and do not travel during the storm If winds become strong, stay away from doors and windows. Take refuge in an interior room, closet or hallway Do NOT use candles, which can increase fire risk Understand that emergency services and scheduled bus routes might not be able to respond or operate during the…

**Tropical Storm Dorian Update for Wednesday (8/28) at 11:00am** Storm FAQ:  https://updates.emergency.ufl.edu/2019/08/28/storm-preparation-faq/ At the 11 a.m. advisory, Tropical Storm Dorian was located 25 miles southeast of St. Croix with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. Strengthening to a hurricane is expected later today. The storm is forecast to move near the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and then continue over the open Atlantic well east of the southeastern Bahamas before nearing the Florida coast late this weekend or early next week. No watches or warnings are currently in place for Florida, but those could be issued beginning Thursday. The official…

**Tropical Storm Dorian Update for Tuesday (8/27) at 12:30pm** At the 11 a.m. advisory, Tropical Storm Dorian was located in the Eastern Caribbean 415 miles southeast of Ponce, Puerto Rico with maximum sustained winds of 50mph. Land interaction tomorrow with Hispaniola and Puerto Rico will be a major factor in determining Dorian’s intensity later this week. Possibilities as the storm approaches Florida range from a remnant low to a hurricane. The official NHC forecast indicates Dorian will be a strong tropical storm (70mph) as it approaches the Florida coast on Sunday. Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watches could be issued for…