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While there may have been a few cyclones stronger than Hurricane Irma and some have lasted longer, no other storm in recorded history has maintained top wind speeds of 185 mph for 37 hours straight.
With Hurricane Irma barreling toward South Florida, people can't stop thinking about the potential power outages.
Broward residents who decided to ride out Hurricane Irma have been frustrated by the lack of bottled water and long lines at gas stations that still have fuel.
Residents in Broward should familiarize themselves with the locations of the designated shelters for the general population.
The Humane Society of Broward County is making sure its shelter animals are safe during Hurricane Irma.
Miami-Dade County has opened parking lots for residents to leave their cars protected during Hurricane Irma.
As Florida, Cuba and Hispaniola prepares for Hurricane Irma, several islands in the Caribbean have already experienced what the powerful Category 5 storm can do.
With Hurricane Irma continuing on its westward path, the areas inside the projected path are making sure people will be as safe as possible.
Residents of south Florida have been working all week to prepare for the looming threat of Hurricane Irma.
With Hurricane Irma approaching Florida, make sure you know these numbers and apps just in case you need help or need to know about government services.
Florida Governor Rick Scott told residents to take Hurricane Irma "seriously" as the storm "bigger than our entire state" moves closer.
State's price-gouging hotline is 1-866-9-NO-SCAM.
The message from Monroe County officials on Thursday morning has not changed from the past couple days.
As South Florida prepares to deal with the arrival of Hurricane Irma, fewer homeowners are financially prepared to deal with flooding should it occur.
Gov. Rick Scott is taking steps to try and improve the fuel situation in Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma.
