Hurricane Ian slams Florida as schools act as shelters: 'Ready to accept anyone with open arms,' teacher says
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De'Quan Wilson, a 4th grade teacher in Hillsborough County, shared details with Fox News Digital as his school evolves into a shelter due to Hurricane Ian — see the photos.
A huge shoutout to all of our staff who working through the hurricane and manning the schools being used as shelters. For information about shelters, please visit: https://t.co/jlueaWCIxd pic.twitter.com/v40K8zV2tj "This can be a very scary time, so we are checking in to make sure people feel safe." SHELTER OPENINGS: The following Seminole County shelters open at 8:00 a.m. TODAY, Wednesday, September 28.Seminole County has issued an evacuation order for flood prone, mobile/manufactured homes, and persons with special needs. pic.twitter.com/UIw4codtSY Nicole Pelletiere is a senior editor, lifestyle, with Fox News Digital.
"We are all working around the clock ... to make sure everything is really running smoothly alongside the Tampa Police Department," said De'Quan Wilson, a fourth-grade teacher in Hillsborough County, where some schools have become storm shelters.