Gov. Rick Scott has issued a state of emergency in preparation for Hurricane Matthew’s visit to Florida’s East Coast. The storm has already left a path of destruction through the Caribbean decimating the island of Haiti. Winds from the storm have been recorded up to 145 MPH, with no sign of slowing down before landfall in Florida. The storm is on pace to strike the East Coast Thursday afternoon, and last all the way until Friday morning as it works it’s way up the coastline. While predictions vary on the storm’s exact path, one thing is clear. This is the strongest hurricane of the season, and it will make landfall.
While the State of Emergency is a common safety measure, it is important to understand the situation. You should also prepare your home and family in case of an emergency. The Tampa Bay area will likely only get a small hit from the storm. However, there is still a high risk of flooding and wind damage. Storm bands are expected to move across the whole state. It is advised that everyone have a predetermined plan and that the proper precautions should be taken.
We at Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys care about our community and will be up to date on the latest occurrences as they develop. Please remember to drive safe in all weather and avoid any and all distractions while behind the wheel.
For more information visit www.dennishernandez.com or one of our local media partners for more on Hurricane Matthew.
