Hurricane Matthew Knocking on Florida’s Door

Update #4

(10/6/62016 @ 0200 EDT)

Happening NOW!

Rip Currents

High Risk of rip currents Friday on Pinellas beaches and tides 2ft above normal on Tarpon Springs-Indian Rocks Beach.

New Wave Formed

Tropical wave formed in the Caribbean, separate from Hurricane Matthew and Tropical Storm Nicole

Air Travel

Air Travel will resume at 1100 EDT Friday, 10/7/2016 (accepting passengers), flights to resume Saturday, 10/8/2016. (Ft Lauderdale-Hollywood Int’l Airport in Breward County, Florida). Travel affected at San Francisco airport due to hurricane.

Weather Reports

Reports of Hurricane’s path shifting to the East. Center of eye will be 35-40 miles off of Treasure Coast..
NHC saying Hurricane Matthew may be weakening. Still a Cat 4 at the moment

Safety

Brevard Co Fire Rescue: Too dangerous to respond to emergencies as live power lines down. STAY INDOORS!
If you did not evacuate: Resources says to stay where you are, do not evacuate now. Go to higher ground inside your structure.

Mutual Aid Partners

Philadelphia Firefighters

Firefighters are on stand-by for deployment to assist with those affected by Hurricane Matthew

Pinellas County Florida

EMS partners with local agencies to send Fire Engine Strike Team as mutual aid response.

Pinellas County Emergency Services

The Citizen Info Center will remain open until 2300 hours EDT. Residents can call 727-464-4333 for general info.

American Red Cross

500 disaster workers
90 response vehicles ready
30 trailers packed w/food/shelter/kits
3600 residents stayed in shelter Wed 10/6 in Community/Red Cross shelters (FL, GA, SC)
Blood collections/drives cancelled and may be uncollected
Blood requests may be increase for each day of storm incident
Download Emergency Appà http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps
Hurricane safety tips given on website http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane
Red Cross – go to redcross.org -> http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps or call 1-800-768-8048. The Red Cross states to bring to shelter with you: prescription meds, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other comfort items. Additionally for children: diapers, formula, toys or for family members with unique needs.

Haiti

Reports of 364 people have been killed
80% of Western part of Island has been decimated
Approximately 1 Million are in shelters in Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica
20 confirmed deaths
Extensive flooding continuing
Airport reopened to allow UN to fly in supplies
Reports of wind gusts to 70 mph

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