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Southeast U S Braces for Hurricane Irma

Plans put in place to help older residents evacuate the region

NOAA Emergency preparations are underway as Hurricane Irma churns toward the southeastern United States. so far, is expected to hit South Florida on Sunday morning and possibly Georgia and North and South Carolina by early Monday, bringing high winds, torrential rains and potential widespread flooding that could destroy homes, businesses and roads. , businesses and safety organizations have issued guidance that can help older residents of the region get ready for Irma’s arrival. directed state law enforcement to escort fuel trucks to gas stations to alleviate shortages. According to the fuel-tracking website gasbuddy.com, up to one-third of service stations in some of Florida’s biggest metropolitan areas are out of gasoline. . Another option for checking road closures is. The state haswaived all tolls on its highways for the duration of the storm’s effects. on some flights out of Florida that still had available seats. States of emergency have already been declared in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. and distributing filled sandbags for free on a first-come, first-served basis. , which includes suggestions on emergency kits, evacuation routes and shelter locations. is offering free camping for Irma evacuees. It may become a necessary refuge, given that some Georgia hotels are already booked as Floridians make their way north. Emergency shelter information is available . There’s also a Georgia evacuation site for horses at the in Perry. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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