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Residents in the path of Tropical Storm Helene prepare for major hurricane

The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday began imposing restrictions for vessel navigation at portions of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and some ports, including Mobile in Alabama, and Panama City, Pensacola and St. Joe in Florida, according to shipping notices.

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Sept. 24, 2024

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Bags of sand are seen at 3404 W. 19th St., just west of Beck Ave., Sept. 24. Tropical Storm Helene is predicted to strengthen in the coming days, becoming a Category 4 hurricane before slamming into the Panhandle.
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City employees at the Public Works Department Panama City, Fla., prepare and distribute sandbags Sept. 24. Tropical Storm Helene is predicted to strengthen in the coming days, becoming a Category 4 hurricane before slamming into the Panhan
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City employees in Panama City, Fla., prepare and distribute sandbags at 3404 W. 19th St., just west of Beck Ave., Sept. 24. Tropical Storm Helene is predicted to strengthen in the coming days, becoming a Category 4 hurricane before slamming into the Panhandle.
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U.S. Army recruiters in Panama City, Fla., pick up sandbags at 3404 W. 19th St., just west of Beck Ave., Sept. 24. Tropical Storm Helene is predicted to strengthen in the coming days, becoming a Category 4 hurricane before slamming into the Panhandle.
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Bags of sand are seen at 3404 W. 19th St., just west of Beck Ave., Sept. 24. Tropical Storm Helene is predicted to strengthen in the coming days, becoming a Category 4 hurricane before slamming into the Panhandle.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Matthew Lindewirth, chief of emergency services for Bay County, delivers remarks about Tropical Storm Helene during a news conference at Gulf Coast State College in South Port, Fla., Sept. 24. The storm is predicted to strengthen in the coming days, becoming a Category 4 hurricane before slamming into the Panhandle.
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Friday may bring more than just dark skies over the area. The threat of Tropical Storm Helene has forced Sarasota County school officials to cancel classes through Friday. The football games set for Friday night must be rescheduled.
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A sign at the entrance of Ace Hardware saying storm purchases are non returnable, Tuesday, Sept. 24.
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Mike Jones, a Tallahassee resident, waits for a Ace Hardware worker to fill up his propane gas tank for his generator on Tuesday, Sept. 24. In preparation of a potential storm projected to hit Thursday evening.
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Sandbags are filled on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm is supposed to pass by Southwest Florida and turn into a hurricane. Residents are preparing for the effects of possible storm surge associated with the storm. A steady stream of people were filling sandbags as long as sand lasted. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and can pick up sandbags at townhall while supplies last.
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Mike Jones, a Tallahassee resident, completes a purchase at Ace Hardware for propane gas on Tuesday, Sept. 24. In preparation of a potential storm projected to hit Thursday evening.
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Tallahassee residents stock up on toilet paper, water, and other supplies at Costco Wholesale on Tuesday, Sept. 24, ahead of a potential storm projected to hit Thursday evening.
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Tallahassee residents line up at Costco for gas on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in preparation for a potential storm projected to hit Thursday evening.
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Tallahassee residents head to Lowe's for lumber and wood on Tuesday, Sept. 24, ahead of a potential storm projected to hit Thursday evening.
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A Tallahassee resident stocks up on propane gas on Tuesday, Sept. 24, ahead of potential storm projected to hit Thursday evening.
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Tallahassee residents head to Lowe's for lumber and wood on Tuesday, Sept. 24, ahead of a potential storm projected to hit Thursday evening.
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A Tallahassee resident stocks up on toilet paper, water, and other supplies at Sam's Club on Tuesday, Sept. 24, ahead of a potential storm projected to hit Thursday evening.
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Tallahassee residents stock up on toilet paper, water, and other supplies at Costco Wholesale on Tuesday, Sept. 24, ahead of a potential storm projected to hit Thursday evening.
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Habitat for Humanity construction field manager Danny Bilyeu, left, and volunteer Mike Sanderson, install hurricane storm panels on new Habitat for Humanity home on Gladstone Street in Sarasota Tuesday morning, in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene.
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Catalina Bode, 3, helps mom Valerie and dad Fernando as Edgewater residents fill sandbags at Hibiscus Drive and 26th Street, Tuesday September 24, as another city dump truck brings another load to add to the big pile of sand.
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Edgewater residents fill sandbags at Hibiscus Drive and 26th Street, Tuesday September 24, as a city dump truck brings another load to add to the big pile of sand.
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Edgewater residents fill sandbags at Hibiscus Drive and 26th Street, Tuesday September 24, as a city dump truck brings another load to add to the big pile of sand.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks about state preparedness for the impending tropical storm at the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Sept. 24.
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Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie speaks about state preparedness for the impending tropical storm at the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Sept. 24.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks about state preparedness for the impending tropical storm at the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Sept. 24.

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