Three Fatalities Have Been Reported In Florida Due To Hurricane Irma
At least three fatalities have been reported in Florida as Hurricane Irma has made its way to the state. Additionally, Florida Governor Rick Scott is reporting more than a million…
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(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)At least three fatalities have been reported in Florida as Hurricane Irma has made its way to the state. Additionally, Florida Governor Rick Scott is reporting more than a million people are currently without power.
Before arriving in Florida, Hurricane Irma regained strength and has been upgraded to a Category 4 Hurricane.
According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm has produced winds up to 82 mph -- with conditions expected to get worse.
Earlier this morning, a civil emergency was declared in Collier County, and emergency crews were ordered off of the roadways. Schools in the county will be closed between 9/11 - 9/15.
In other parts of Florida, a tweet posted on the Good Morning America Twitter account shows the Florida Keys under water.
As the Hurricane continues to travel through Florida winds may die down, but a storm surge will follow. As a result, you should remain indoors until officials say it's safe to go outdoors.
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