ETH \\ The New York Times \\ The White House | Oct 10, 2018 | ~ Hurricane Michael Expected to Be Near Category 4 at Landfall ~ | .. Hurricane Michael strengthened into a Category 3 storm on Tuesday, packing 120 mile-per-hour winds and on a path to make landfall in the Florida Panhandle as the most powerful hurricane to strike the mainland United States so far this year. The worst is still to come as the storm draws closer to the coastline and becomes better organized: Forecasters expect it to strengthen overnight and be near Category 4 strength when it blows ashore. Governors in at least three states have declared emergencies, and the local authorities are urging people to evacuate or to fortify their homes ahead of the storm .. |

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A message from President Trump on Hurricane Michael

With Hurricane Michael quickly approaching landfall, President Trump has a clear message for people living in or near the Florida Panhandle region: The federal government is prepared to help in any way possible. “FEMA is ready.”

Today, the President approved an emergency declaration for the state of Florida, giving first responders the support needed to keep people safe. The President’s authorization specifically allows FEMA to mobilize equipment and other resources to help lessen the impact of the storm. 

FEMA expects sea levels to rise as the storm makes landfall, and it urges all Floridians to take the potential storm surge and other safety threats seriously. “The window of time to prepare is quickly closing for those in the path of Hurricane Michael. According to NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center, tropical storm conditions will start tonight,” FEMA shared on Facebook today.

See President Trump’s emergency declaration for Florida.

How to prepare: FEMA’s latest update on Hurricane Michael