Gov. Nathan Deal and state officials outline preparations for Hurricane Irma
At a press conference this morning, Deal and state officials outlined the preparations for the now Category 4 storm expected to hit in three days. Deal has declared a state of emergency for 94 counties, essentially every county in south and middle
"This is a time of crisis for our state," Deal said.
The governor warned Georgians not to be complacent about the storm because Hurricane Matthew last year was less severe than expected because that storm struck the coastal areas at low tide and the state might not be so fortunate this time .
Those who live east of
"It's going to be a slow go," he said. "Please pack your patience."
Deal said the state is "not going to drag someone out of their home if they don't want to leave" but they should also not expect the state to rescue them as well. By staying, "you have said you are going to do it on your own," he said.
About 5,000
Those with special medical needs in the
His hospital will be sending a "wide array of clinicians," from physicians to residents and fellow and advanced practice nurses to those shelters to provide care, Vincent said. AUMC's Level One Trauma Center is also adding additional physician and surgical backup because
O'Neal said the state is putting a public health nurse and working to get a physician in every shelter being opened in the state. His department is also coordinating the evacuation of patients from hospitals in the coastal areas to other areas of the state, including
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