Tropical Depression Nine cone forecast for September 23. It is now estimated to be a hurricane near Florida.
was educated ninth tropical depression in the Caribbean Sea and so far the forecast from the National Hurricane Center has agreed South Florida within the impact cone. To further complicate this possibility, conditions are ripe for the phenomenon to gain strength over the weekend and at the time of impact (which could be Monday night or Tuesday morning). to a Category 3 hurricanewith wind speeds of up to 185 kilometers per hour.
For this reason the Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisexplained the Emergency in 24 of the state’s 67 counties. Below are those of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe, the southernmost. DeSantis also called for a federal emergency declaration as a precaution against the consequences the cyclone could have.
“This statement will provide significant resources and support,” the Republican said in his announcement. “It will also free up sources of funding for emergency response. Florida National Guard members are activating and awaiting orders.”
That Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine CavaHe warned local residents: “It’s time to start preparing.” Although he stressed that “there is no need to panic”, it is practical “that everyone is prepared” before the possibility arises.
In the city of Miami, where the problem is less the very strong winds and more the flooding Mayor Francis Suarez confirmed that the city is already working to resolve the issue should it arise. The city has become the world’s windiest building code after learning a hard lesson from Hurricane Andrew 30 years ago.
Mayor Francis Suarez, along with members of his commission and the State Senate, gave a press conference urging people to prepare
“The most important thing is to always be well prepared. That’s why we tell them this Today is the day of preparationYou can’t wait until Sunday,” he urged. suarez at a press conference. As a Miamian, he has extensive experience in such situations.
The recommendation is to have at least one one gallon of water (nearly four liters) per person per day of the emergency. In other words, if a major hurricane hits, you’ll need to plan for a week’s worth of supplies, which would mean seven gallons of water per person. It’s important to have charged electronics, batteries, flashlights and if possible a power generator, because in a hurricane the electricity is usually lost. It’s also wise to have medication, cash, and important documents in a plastic bag to keep them from getting wet. It is important to buy non-perishable foods for some days.
But beyond what residents can do themselves, the city is proactive in trying to have as little flooding as possible. “We have already placed water suction pumps in key areas such as Brickell, Allapatah and the Little Havanato prevent flooding. We also check that all permanent pumps are working,” the mayor added.
At the moment all services are active and working normally. On Monday there is garbage collection and schools. But as the days go by, one will know with greater certainty what may happen to the storm.
The prognosis is subject to change. But the main message Miami authorities want to send is that preparation is the best way to avoid complications in the coming days.
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Tropical Depression Nine: South Florida and Cuba in flight cone Alert in the Colombian Caribbean due to the formation of Tropical Depression Nine north of La Guajira