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500,000 Ordered To Evacuate As Hurricane Laura Looms | TODAY

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Half a million people along the Gulf Coast have been ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura approaches, expected to bring a storm surge as high as a basketball hoop. Power outages could last for days. NBC’s Sam Brock reports from Beaumont, Texas. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY Follow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY Follow TODAY on Pinterest: http://on.today.com/PinTODAY #HurricaneLaura #GulfCoast #TodayShow 500,000 Ordered To Evacuate As Hurricane Laura Looms | TODAY

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@xxEmilyFloresxx4 years ago I pray for the lives affected by this disastrous storm. 16
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@patriciaburke24014 years ago Praying for all those in the path of the hurricanes! If they say, evacuate, please do! Take care & god bless. 25
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@mr.painfultruth27714 years ago I lost my small home, and everything i owned, in hurricane ike. I almost didn' t evacuate. Myhad to beg me to leave with her. She saved my life. A giant pecan tree crashed through our bedroom, 30 minutes after we left. Take it seriously. ...Expand 75
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@nghtwtchmn1294 years ago The flooded areas of new orleans should have been allowed to revert to nature after katrina. 18
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@thesmartaspiranttsa58454 years ago Why don' t they build brick and motor houses instead of that fragile wooden houses? Alteast its safe to stay during storms. 5
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@debbiesmitherman92954 years ago Praying for all y' all that are in the path of the storm. I feel for y' all. People please think of yourselves homes can be replaced people can&# . ...Expand 7
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@CatNipSpice4 years ago Praying for everyones safety. Please stay safe and evacuate!
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@munchocrisps4 years ago Citizens of houston: gets ready
hurricane: avoids houston
me: 6
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@queendragon38734 years ago Heartbreaking, the overwhelming disrespect.
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@AaAltTWO4 years ago Praying for my relaxing beach view back soon as possible. 1
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@ronkirk50994 years ago Man, this thing really strengthened! Hope everyone takes this seriously and protects themselves. Maybe its time to start thinking about pulling away from . ...Expand 1
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@rebeccaoprea99174 years ago As if theres not enough calamity in this world. Although this one cant be controlled.
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@kansasgoldilocks4 years ago Serious question. What are the options for poor people who don' t have a)and b) money to stay in a hotel? I' m guessing they' d have to go to some mass shelter? I wonder what the considerations are for virus spread in these. ...Expand
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@KJSvitko4 years ago Climate change is making weather events more extreme.
it is time to wake up and make climate action a priority.
individuals, politicians insurance companies, banks, pension funds, universities and all financial institutions need to divest from fossil fuels. Weather events like this will only get worse if we do not act. Register and vote for climate leaders. ...Expand 1
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@auroraboobiealice63524 years ago Evac during a pandemic & go where with what $ 3
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@amartin36284 years ago How can you evacuate on limited funds. Staying may be the only option. Pandemia unemployment broke now laura. " bean me up scotty " 6
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@jaxzelparedes51744 years ago My husband went through harvey. This is a rita or ike and ike was devastating he has no idea what houstonians have gone through in past hurricanes not . ...Expand
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@thomasmckay45424 years ago Where can theyfolks? And the hospital patients. People in jail or. 1
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@ramonanorris45094 years ago Watch and praythe judgement of the most high is upon the land now is the time to hold on to abba lord jesus unchanging handit is well with my soul. 4
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@mr.painfultruth27714 years ago Im outside the range of this thing, but not by much. I' m hunkered down, boarded up, family heirlooms, jewelry, cash, and guns wrapped in plastic, packed and ready to roll out! 6
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@Jem97984 years ago What happens to fema camps, orphanages. Where do you put these ppl and babies at. We never get to know what happens to them. These hurricanes are manipulated for a reason. Our babies disappearing by thousands. 1
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@jpburnez56554 years ago My brother and one of my best friends are on the path of destruction! 1
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@latinoheatariel4 years ago People will find ways to loot those stores any way you look at it one big mess. 4
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@howtobebasic21224 years ago Don' t live near the gulf of mexico!
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@cybrfriends50894 years ago The trump administration is getting the paper towels ready. 13
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@hiswill44944 years ago God already answered your prayers but when will you listen? I told you this would happen. God gives me the power to stop storms but you think you know . ...Expand 1
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@mr.painfultruth27714 years ago I lost my small home, and everything i owned, in hurricane ike. I almost didn' t evacuate. Myhad to beg me to leave with her. She saved my life. A giant pecan tree crashed through our bedroom, 30 minutes after we left. Take it seriously. ...Expand 75
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@debbiesmitherman92954 years ago Praying for all y' all that are in the path of the storm. I feel for y' all. People please think of yourselves homes can be replaced people can&# . ...Expand 7
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@ronkirk50994 years ago Man, this thing really strengthened! Hope everyone takes this seriously and protects themselves. Maybe its time to start thinking about pulling away from . ...Expand 1
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@kansasgoldilocks4 years ago Serious question. What are the options for poor people who don' t have a)and b) money to stay in a hotel? I' m guessing they' d have to go to some mass shelter? I wonder what the considerations are for virus spread in these. ...Expand
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@KJSvitko4 years ago Climate change is making weather events more extreme.
it is time to wake up and make climate action a priority.
individuals, politicians insurance companies, banks, pension funds, universities and all financial institutions need to divest from fossil fuels. Weather events like this will only get worse if we do not act. Register and vote for climate leaders. ...Expand 1
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@jaxzelparedes51744 years ago My husband went through harvey. This is a rita or ike and ike was devastating he has no idea what houstonians have gone through in past hurricanes not . ...Expand
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@hiswill44944 years ago God already answered your prayers but when will you listen? I told you this would happen. God gives me the power to stop storms but you think you know . ...Expand 1