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Former National Hurricane Center Head: Cash Often Forgotten Hurricane Supply

MGN Online

The former head of the National Hurricane Center has some last minute tips for Floridians preparing for Irma.

According to Rick Knabb, an often forgotten hurricane supply is cash. That’s because he says when the power goes out, ATMs and credit cards won’t work.

In another Twitter post, Knabb also urged those buying generators not to run them indoors because the resulting carbon monoxide poisoning could wipe out your entire family.

And, he recommends those who don’t live in an evacuation zone or mobile home should identify someone who does and make that their evacuation destination.

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Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.