Diaz-Balart Urges Community to Prepare for Hurricane Ike

September 08, 2008
Miami, FL— Today Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart made the following statement regarding the threat of Hurricane Ike.
 
"As Hurricane Ike strengthens in the Atlantic, I urge residents in our community to secure their homes and make sure they have all essential supplies to keep their families safe. It is vital that we stay informed and take all advisories and evacuation orders seriously.
 
"We cannot take a threat such as this one lightly. We must come together as neighbors and help one another prepare for the possibility of Ike striking Florida.
 
"I have worked together with first responders and leaders in our community to prepare some materials that can be useful as we brace for the storm," said Diaz-Balart.