Hurricane Matthew moves on US

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Florida residents warned of 'direct hit' from Hurricane Matthew, following Bahamas and Haiti, reports Air force.

The damage could be "catastrophic," the state's governor said. Evacuation along the coast began on Wednesday, October 6. Forum Daily previously писал about shelters and shelters in case of a hurricane.

In Florida, 6, thousands of National Guard reservists, are on alert.

Representatives of the authorities report that on the approach of a hurricane to Florida, it will be assigned the 4 category, with gusts of wind up to 205 km / h.

As of 09: 00 GMT, the storm has hardened over the northwestern part of the Bahamas. All air and sea routes are blocked, and the population was called to move to a height due to storm surges.

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US National Hurricane Center сообщаетthat Matthew must pass near Grand Bahama and move to the east coast of the Florida Peninsula on Thursday.

“Everyone in our state should now be prepared for a direct hit from [the hurricane— ed. ForumDaily], Florida Gov. Rick Scott said at a news conference. “If Matthew hits Florida directly, the damage could be catastrophic and you need to be prepared.”

Two million people from the coastal areas of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina were recommended to be evacuated. Given that the storm is moving north, North Carolina can also be affected.

“If there is an evacuation order in your county, you should take it seriously,” President Barack Obama said.

Schools, universities and government offices in some areas are closed, flights and cruises - canceled.

Hurricane classification:

First category : translational wind 119-153 km / h;

Second category : wind force 154-177 km / h;

Third category : wind force 178-208 km / h;

Fourth category : wind force 209-251 km / h;

Fifth category : wind strength 252 km / h or higher;

Hurricane Matthew killed at least 23 people in Haiti, authorities said.

The death toll could rise as authorities have not yet established contact with some of the worst-hit regions. According to Haiti's interim President Josélerme Privert, the situation in many major cities in the south of the island nation is "catastrophic", writes Air force.

Hurricane Matthew has become the strongest hurricane in the Caribbean over the past 10 years. In the neighboring Dominican Republic, a hurricane killed 4 people.

There have been no reports of dead from Cuba, but the city of Baracoa, which is considered the oldest in the country, has undergone significant destruction.

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