Islamic Society Of Tampa Bay Opened As An Evacuation Shelter
Volunteers say the facility is at full capacity after a wave of evacuees arriving from other parts of the state.
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After Many Thought Tampa Would Be A Place Of Refuge, City Could Take Direct Hit From Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma is expected to hit Tampa, where many people who evacuated from Florida's east coast have headed. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Tom Forward, Tampa's fire chief and emergency manager, about preparations for the storm.
Alabama Prepares For Hurricane Irma After It Hits Florida
After Hurricane Irma hits Florida, Alabama is next up. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Gov. Kay Ivey about the state's preparations, and what's in store for its residents.
Nurses, Hospitals Prepared For Hurricane Irma To Ensure Patient Care Continues
Taylor Roberts is a pediatric nurse who is waiting for Hurricane Irma to pass so she can go back to work at Golisano Children's Hospital in Fort Myers, Fla.
How Natural Disasters Make Major Cities Vulnerable To National Security Threats
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Michael Masters, senior vice president with security intelligence firm The Soufan Group, who explains how natural disasters from fire and floods can destabilize major cities.
Forecasters And Meteorologists Continue To Watch Hurricane Irma, Keep An Eye On Jose
Ed Rappaport, acting director for the National Hurricane Center, gives an update on Hurricane Irma, and other storms expected to hit the Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Irma Leaves Widespread Destruction Across The Caribbean
NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Michael Weissenstein, Caribbean Bureau Chief for the Associated Press, about the impact of Hurricane Irma on the region.
1,200 People Head To Pet-Friendly Hurricane Shelter In Sarasota County, Fla.
Daniel Cruz is managing a pet-friendly hurricane shelter at Woodlands Middle School in Sarasota County, Florida. 1,200 people are there and more are expected to arrive before Hurricane Irma hits.
As Hurricane Irma Neared, Naples, Fla., Prepared For 'Unbelievable' Storm Surges
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Bill Barnett, the mayor of Naples, Fla., about how his city has prepared for Hurricane Irma.
How Hurricane Irma Is Affecting Different Parts Of Florida
Hurricane Irma is taking aim at Florida's west coast. NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro in Miami, Leila Fadel in Tampa, and Jon Hamilton at the National Hurricane Center talk about the storm's progress