Floridians- See important #HurricaneIrma contact info below or find your county’s emergency management info here: bit.ly/2gOwIXf

During disasters, sending text messages is usually faster than making phone calls as phone lines are often overloaded #FLPrepares

Your safety is our priority. How to identify FPL workers: -Ask for FPL photo ID badge -Trucks are marked -Never need to enter your home

When a flood or flash flood warning is issued in your area, head for higher ground and stay there – don’t go near floodwaters!

Check county government or emergency webpages to see if it is safe before returning to your home.

Turn off/disconnect appliances you were using when the power went out. When power comes back, surges/spikes can damage equipment #FLRespon

If you see a downed power line, assume it is live and contact the utility. Do not try to handle it yourself.

After storms, be alert to wildlife—snakes, alligators, etc. may have been displaced as a result of strong winds or rain. #Irma

Take precautions to avoid consuming contaminated water. Listen to local announcements on safety of water supply & boil water notices. #Irma

Follow up with your family, friends & neighbors today. They may need help! Flooding & strong wind are still a concern today. BE SAFE! #Irma📱

Spoke to Mayor Lenny Curry. We are aggressively working to get Jax search and rescue teams to help with flooding.

.FLORIDA DOT has cleared road access to Port Tampa. Once Port reopens, FHP will begin escorting fuel trucks to resupply gas stations.

ALERT: #FHP is closing I-10 EB at I-75 interchange. Road is under water. Stay inside and off the roads!

Lake Okeechobee level currently at 14.29'. Initial assessments from USACE HQ is that lake infrastructure is safe- will continue to monitor.

.FLORIDA DOT bridge inspectors and maintenance crews have reached Marathon and are pushing down US 1 and into the Keys.

Don’t underestimate the power of water. Turn Around Don’t Drown! tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety #FallSafety

As #irma continues to move through FL, we are aggressively working to respond to its impacts: bit.ly/2wl2rBs

Find out if your county is under a boil water notice here: bit.ly/2xgPYkc

Florida Hurricane #Irma Power Outage Numbers as of 9/20/2017 3:00 PM ET. PDF at: floridadisaster.org/info/outage_re… #FLRecovers

As #FLRecovers from #Irma, find ways you can help by visiting the Volunteer Florida website at volunteerflorida.org/irma/