My advice is like I tell everybody is, A, have three days of water and food, you need to be self-sufficient for about three days because if we do have a major storm coming through, we may not be able to get to you for about three days.
Mayor Gimenez advises residents on preparedness for Hurricane Irma.
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It is therefore critical that the Coast Guard be able to acquire the assets necessary to perform their duties.
They want to demonstrate authority and the ability for their Coast Guard to be able to enforce their laws.
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