Hurricane Delta Preparations Underway

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As Hurricane Delta moves towards the Gulf Coast, FEMA, state and
local officials are actively monitoring and preparing for the
storm’s impact.

FEMA has pre-staged over 5 million meals, 4 million liters of
bottled water and 285 generators near the expected areas of impact.
Response teams are on the ground in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi
and Texas. This includes
Urban Search and Rescue teams that help locate survivors and
assess damage and
Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicles, that provide emergency
communication capabilities for federal resources.

FEMA received emergency
declaration requests from the governors of Alabama and
Louisiana for Hurricane Delta response. These declarations provide
federal assistance for emergency protective measures, including
direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program.

Residents in Hurricane Delta’s path should prepare now. While
Delta is forecast to make landfall as a hurricane in Louisiana, the
location could change and surrounding states may still experience
the storm’s impact, including life-threatening storm surge, flash
flooding, tornadoes, wind and rain.

It is important to remember that every storm is different, and
this hurricane may impact your area in different ways than previous
storms. Delta could bring damaging winds further inland than a
slower storm. To stay informed:

• Download the FEMA
  app and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather
  Service for up to five locations nationwide. 
• Sign up for community
  alerts in your area and be aware of the Emergency Alert System
  and Wireless Emergency Alerts (which don’t require sign-up).
• Sign up for  and follow the latest
  guidelines about coronavirus from the Centers for Disease
  Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local authorities to prevent
  the spread of COVID-19. Guidelines include how to protect yourself
  and others if you need to go to a public shelter.

Heeding local evacuation orders and
staying informed on the latest anticipated impacts of the storm can
help protect you and your family. Visit Ready.gov for more ways on
how you can prepare for hurricanes.