The Governor of Florida has declared a State of Emergency (executive order 19-189) for counties in the path of Dorian. Tropical Storm Dorian has been upgraded to a category 1 storm, with potential to make landfall as a category 4 storm. Hurricane Dorian could make landfall Sunday or Monday (9/1, 9/2).
Key Points To Know (Updated 8/29/19 11AM):
- The risk of life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds this weekend continues to increase in the northwestern Bahamas, and hurricane watches could be issued there tonight or Friday. Residents should have their hurricane plan in place and listen to advice given by local emergency officials.
- There is an increasing likelihood of life-threatening storm surge along portions of the Florida east coast late this weekend or early next week, although it is too soon to determine where the highest storm surge will occur. Residents should have their hurricane plan in place, know if they are in a hurricane evacuation zone, and listen to advice given by local emergency officials.
- The risk of devastating hurricane-force winds along the Florida east coast and peninsula late this weekend and early next week continues to increase, although it is too soon to determine where
the strongest winds will occur. - Regardless of the exact track of Dorian, heavy rains are expected to occur over portions of the Bahamas, Florida, and elsewhere in the southeastern United States this weekend and into the middle of next week.
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45 Tips to Prepare for Hurricanes & Disney’s Hurricane Policy
At Disney now or coming soon? Go HERE to find answers to questions
Such as, “Will I be responsible for any cancellation or change fees or other amounts if a hurricane warning is issued within 7 days of my arrival date?”
“If a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area—or for your place of residence—within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you may call in advance to reschedule or cancel your Walt Disney Travel Company Magic Your Way vacation package and most room only reservations (booked directly with Disney) without any cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney.”