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Numerous local impacts are expected with watches and warnings in place across the area. Residents should rush to completion any preparedness activities. POTENTIAL IMPACTS:
 SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible devastating impacts across west central and southwest Florida. Potential impacts in this area include:  Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly       accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to       buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded       from considerable floating debris. Locations may be       uninhabitable for an extended period.  Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or       severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become       stressed.  Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.  Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.       Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted       onshore and stranded.  WIND: Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating impacts across west central and southwest 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.
 FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible devastating impacts across west central and southwest Florida. Potential impacts include:  Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and       rescues.  Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks       in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks,       canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control       systems and barriers may become stressed.  Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple       communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed       away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape       routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water       with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very       dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened       or washed out. 
TORNADOES: Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across west central and southwest Florida. Potential impacts include:  The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution       of emergency plans during tropical events.  A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power       and communications disruptions.  Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys       toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,       large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees       knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and boats pulled       from moorings.  
EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local officials for recommended preparedness actions, including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.  For those not under evacuation orders, assess the risk from wind, falling trees, and flooding at your location. If you decide to move, relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do not relocate, help keep rroadways open for those under evacuation orders. If evacuating, leave with a destination in mind and allow extra time to get there. Take your emergency supplies kit. Gas up your vehicle ahead of time. Let others know where you are going prior to departure. Secure loose items and pets in the car, and avoid distracted driving. If evacuating, follow designated evacuation routes. Seek traffic information on roadway signs, the radio, and from official sources. 
OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible. Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather forecast before departing and drive with caution. If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit. 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.
Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly ventilated area. It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter. If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities. Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed evacuation orders issued by the local authorities. Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground.
Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around...Don't drown! If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter options. If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of strong winds or flooding. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:  For information on appropriate preparations, see ready.gov. For information on creating an emergency plan, see get a game plan.org.  For additional disaster preparedness information, see red cross.org.