NASA has released aw inspiring video
Cameras outside the International Space Station captured dramatic views of major Hurricane Matthew Oct. 3 as the orbital complex flew 250 miles over the storm at 4:15 p.m. EDT. Packing winds of 140 miles an hour as a Category 4 hurricane, Matthew was expected to pass over western Haiti and eastern Cuba Oct. 4 before charging north over the Bahamas Oct. 5 and potentially threatening the east coast of the United States later in the week.
Governor Scott
Florida Governor Rick Scott is monitoring the storm closely. The governor has scheduled the following meetings and briefings with state officials. Monday the governor declared a state of emergency, saying Hurricane Matthew is a life-threatening catehory 4 storm.
Todays meetings:
9:30am BRIEFING ON HURRICANE MATTHEW AND MEDIA AVAILABILITY Location: Florida Keys Marathon Airport
12:30pm BRIEFING ON HURRICANE MATTHEW AND MEDIA AVAILABILITY Location: Volusia County Emergency Management
3:15pm BRIEFING ON HURRICANE MATTHEW AND MEDIA AVAILABILITY Location: Nassau County Emergency Operations Center
5:15pm WEATHER BRIEFING ON HURRICANE MATTHEW WITH FDEM DIRECTOR BRYAN KOON AND NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER (VIA PHONE)
FPL Readies
FPL is monitoring Hurricane Matthew and preparing for potential severe weather, including heavy rain and gusty wind, throughout the eastern portions of its service territory – FPL has activated its emergency response plan and urges customers to prepare as well
- FPL workers and contractors are prepared to respond quickly to customers who may be affected along Florida’s East Coast
- FPL has spent more than one-half billion dollars on vegetation management during the past 10 years, though power outages as a result of wind-blown trees and debris can be expected
“FPL has activated its emergency response plan in anticipation of severe weather, particularly given the strength of the approaching storm, and with it, tropical-force wind gusts that could reach as far as 185 miles from its center,” said Eric Silagy, president and chief executive officer of FPL. “This is an extremely powerful and dangerous storm and we fully anticipate excess debris, such as trees, branches and palm fronds, to cause power outages along the eastern portion of our service area. As a result, approximately 4,000 workers are prepared for rapid restoration, including FPL employees and Florida-based contractors, and we urge our customers to take the time now to make their preparations.”
