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WASHINGTON —

As Hurricane Florence bears down on the U.S. East Coast, we will update this page with the latest information, including tips for preparedness and dealing with the storm’s aftermath.

National Guard Response to Hurricane Florence

Airmen load bags of ice on the back of a bus.
Airmen load bags of ice on the back of a bus.
Florence Preparations
Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard and 169th Fighter Wing prepare to deploy from McEntire Joint National Guard Base to support emergency operations in advance of the potential landfall of Hurricane Florence along the southeastern coast of the U.S., Sept. 10, 2018. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson
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Photo By: Master Sgt. Caycee Watson
VIRIN: 180910-Z-WT236-1001

 

National Hurricane Center

Satellite image shows the strong storm dubbed Florence in the Caribbean
Satellite image shows the strong storm dubbed Florence in the Caribbean
Hurricane Florence
Satellite image shows the strong storm dubbed Florence in the Caribbean. Southeastern U.S. states are preparing the storm's arrival later this week.
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Photo By: National Hurricane Center photo
VIRIN: 180910-A-YG824-002A

 

FEMA

Hurricane Florence photographed from the International Space Station.
Hurricane Florence photographed from the International Space Station.
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence photographed from the International Space Station, Sept. 10, 2018. NASA photo
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Photo By: NASA Photo
VIRIN: 180911-O-XW591-001T

 

Hurricane Florence Feature Page on DVIDS

Soldiers transfer diesel fuel into tanker trucks.
Soldiers transfer diesel fuel into tanker trucks.
Florence Preps
South Carolina National Guard soldiers transfer diesel fuel into tanker trucks as they prepare to support emergency operations in advance of Hurricane Florence, North Charleston, S.C., Sept. 10, 2018. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun
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Photo By: Army Sgt. Brian Calhoun
VIRIN: 180910-Z-ID851-1022C