Floridians brace for 'strengthening' Hurricane Ian

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Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane.

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Authorities in Florida have urged residents to "make their preparations" as Tropical Storm Ian strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane early on Monday.

An NHC official said Cuba could experience "extreme hurricane force winds, life threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall" later on Monday. "We must prepare for the worst and absolutely pray and hope for the best," Premier Wayne Panton said in a video on Sunday. Over the weekend, the governor declared a state of emergency for all of Florida and activated 2,500 National Guard troops to assist with relief efforts.

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Nothing to do with climate change... however maybe you should all support Vanuatu in its bid to bring it to the ICJ

Fear porn, there are no lines.

If I lived in an area as prone to disaster as Florida or Louisiana, Id have a permant cache of supplies. I really dont understand this last minute 'Oh my god, I better go shopping' thing. Am I missing something here?

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