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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Oct 8

    We are ready to respond to Hurricane . Our teams are on the ground working with state and local officials to actively monitor the storm’s impact. For more information on our preparation efforts, read our latest blog post:

    As Hurricane moves toward the Gulf Coast, response teams are on the ground setting up Mobile Registration Intake Centers to provide quick assistance to storm survivors. Our Joint Field Office teams are actively working to support state & local preparedness efforts.
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  2. 4 hours ago

    Hurricane Survivors: If you’re without power & using a generator, please avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by only using it outdoors & away from windows. Watch the video below for more details on safety precautions. More info:

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  3. 5 hours ago

    While our teams on the ground are mobilizing critical supplies and assessing damages from Hurricane , our National Response Coordination Center at the Headquarters is managing response efforts in order to help the affected communities.

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  4. 6 hours ago

    Having records of your damages will help with insurance claims and disaster assistance applications. If affected your property, follow these steps: 📷 Take photos of everything that looks damaged 📋 Create a list of damaged items 🧾 Save receipts for any costs you incur

    Three tips to track disaster-relatd costs.
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  5. 7 hours ago

    After storms like Hurricane Delta, communities work together to clean up & begin the recovery process. Louisiana has dealt with many tropical storms & hurricanes during 2020, but community members continue to show their resilience in the midst of disaster.

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  6. Retweeted
    8 hours ago

    This morning, we have teams in Louisiana supporting state and local partners with the aftermath of . Your local officials have the most up-to-date information on your latest evacuation order news. Follow their instructions for your own safety.

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  7. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    Tips to help you for & respond to a power outage: 🔌 Charge mobile & medical devices. 💡 Learn how to use backup generators safely. ⚡ Never touch a downed power line or anything touching one. 👷 Stay clear of work crews. More:

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  8. Retweeted
    9 hours ago

    Severe weather will be possible today across the mid-south with the Remnants of Delta. Here, a few tornadoes and damaging wind gusts are possible. Across portions of the Northeast, a few damaging wind gusts and a tornado or two will be the main threats.

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  9. 9 hours ago

    Here's an update on our current supplies for Hurricane response efforts.

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  10. 9 hours ago

    If you were impacted by Hurricane Delta, wait for local officials to tell you it's safe to go outside and begin cleaning up. Follow for more safety tips!

    Stay out of flood waters.
    If brought heavy rain & flooding to your area, be careful of floodwaters and debris: ✅ Do NOT drive through floodwaters. ✅ If you see a flooded road, Turn Around, Don't Drown! ✅ Stay off the roads until local officials say it's safe to go out.
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  11. Retweeted
    9 hours ago

    Today is . If you or someone you know is struggling to cope after a disaster, you're not alone. at 1-800-985-5990. Caring counselors are available 24/7/365.

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  12. Retweeted
    10 hours ago

    Tropical Depression is continuing to produce heavy rain across portions of the Southeast and central/southern Appalachians today. More notable on satellite is the expansive cloud shield extending all the way to the Eastern Atlantic Ocean.

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    10 hours ago

    Additional heavy rainfall from will continue threats for flash, urban, small stream, and minor river flooding across the lower Mississippi Valley today and the southern Appalachians on Sunday.

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  14. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    waters may pose risks, including drowning, injuries, and hazards from chemicals, sewage, or bacteria that may be in the water. Learn how to stay safe: .

    Stay out of floodwater.
    Standing floodwaters can spread infectious diseases, bring chemical hazards, and cause injuries.
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  15. 10 hours ago

    If Hurricane knocked out your power, stay safe: ✅ Keep freezers and fridges closed. ✅ Switch off electronics to avoid damage from surges. ✅ Place generators outside, 20 ft. away from the house. ✅ Do not use a gas stove to heat your home. More:

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  16. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    Here are the 10 AM CDT Key Messages for Tropical Depression . Heavy rainfall will lead to flash flooding across portions of the Lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys today and into the Southern Appalachians through Sunday. See for local hazards.

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  17. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    Avoid driving through flooded areas and standing water. As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your car. Turn around, don’t drown!

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  18. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    USACE stands ready to support the local, state, & federal response to Hurricane . Personnel are already deployed or engaged, incl. Local Government Liaisons Clint Wilson, , & Lincoln Gayagas (R), , who are pre-positioned in Baton Rouge 📷: A. Zephier

    , , and 2 others
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  19. 12 hours ago

    .'s message on current resources: "We have everything we need. We have plenty of assets, people, materials, supplies & partners that have been in Louisiana for a while. Right now, we have 1500 employees [ready to respond] in the local area."

    3:05
    . on Hurricane : We are ready to go.
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  20. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    Now that made landfall, continue go take precautions to stay safe. ⚠️ Stay off the roads. Do not walk/drive through floodwaters. If you come across a flooded road, Turn Around, Don't Drown! ⚠️Watch out for fallen power lines & trees.

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  21. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

    Here's a look at Tropical Storm Delta and the power outages currently in Mississippi. There are roughly 95,700 customers without power. Damage assessments begin this morning.

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