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MDOT Urges Preparedness for Tropical Storm Nate
WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT).
WHAT: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) isforecasting a potential landfall of Tropical Storm Nate along the Mississippi Gulf Coast that could impact parts of the state. MDOT advises the public to pay close attention to weather and travel advisories issued by the NHC, National Weather Service (NWS), Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) and local law enforcement. For the latest travel information, visit MDOTtraffic.com, download the MDOT Traffic mobile app or call 511 in Mississippi.
WHEN: According to NHC, Tropical Storm Nate is currently expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast early Sunday morning as either a tropical storm or hurricane.
WHERE: NHC is forecasting a potential landfall along the Gulf Coast which could impact some parts of the state, specifically coastal counties in South Mississippi.
HOW: Download a free copy of the 2017 Hurricane Evacuation Guide, disaster kit checklistand view instructional videos on how to prepare at GoMDOT.com/hurricanes. The guide features information to assist in developing a preparedness plan such as evacuation routes, contraflow information, radio coverage areas through Mississippi Public Broadcasting and important contact information from MHP, MEMA, American Red Cross and bordering state DOTs and highway patrols.
