UAE urges caution as Hurricane Helene batters southeast US

The UAE Embassy in Washington urged its citizens in the West Coast of Florida, South Carolina and Atlanta in the United States to exercise caution due to Hurricane Helene.

The mission called on Emirati citizens to follow the directives of authorities and to register for the Tawajudi service.

Those in need of emergency assistance can contact 0097180024 or 0097180044444.

تهيب بعثة دولة الإمارات في واشنطن مواطني الدولة المتواجدين في الساحل الغربي لولاية فلوريدا وكارولاينا الجنوبية واتلانتا بضرورة توخي الحيطة والحذر بسبب العاصفة هيلين.

— UAE Embassy US (@UAEEmbassyUS) September 26, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Friday morning as a Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 225 kph (140 mph). It has since weakened, but remains “extremely dangerous,” according to US authorities.  At least three people have been killed and more than 1.5 million experience power and water cuts. Airports in Tampa, Tallahassee and St. Petersburg all suspended operations on Thursday.