MIAMI – Search for hash tag "Erika" on social media Wednesday and there will be a stream of information on the latest storm in the Atlantic.
Local 10 News hurricane specialist Max Mayfield and Local 10 News chief certified meteorologist Betty Davis were keeping a close watch. They were also urging South Floridians to be prepared for a hurricane Category 1, because that was within the realm of possibilities.
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The hurricane survival guide suggests that electronic devices and back-up batteries be fully charged. During emergencies, call 9-1-1. To help you stay informed, the Local 10 News weather team will be sending alerts to your mobile phone, and government entities have a social media strategy to offer assistance.
These are the top 10 accounts every social media user in South Florida should follow during hurricane season:
1. Federal Emergency Management Agency is on Facebook and Twitter.
2. FEMA's Ready Campaign is on Facebook and Twitter.
3. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is on Facebook and Twitter.
4. National Hurricane Center is on Facebook and Twitter.
5. American Red Cross is on Facebook and Twitter.
6. The Salvation Army is on Facebook and Twitter.
7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency and Preparedness Response is on Twitter. This is the CDC's list for international agencies.
8. Miami-Dade County Emergency Management is on Facebook and Twitter.
9. Broward County Emergency Management is on Twitter.
10. Florida Keys' National Weather Service information is on Twitter.
Follow Local10.com reporter Andrea Torres' Emergency Warnings list on Twitter
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