THE MORNING SHOW

Conditions are starting to deteriorate along the Gulf Coast, where Ian is expected to bring the harshest winds and storm surge. Erik von Ancken is Bradenton where city leaders warn there may be storm surge as high as 12 feet.

Crews from other states are ready to help with recovery efforts as the storm passes over Florida. Among these is a Texas task force is headed to step in in South Florida.

Time is running out for people on the Gulf Coast of Florida to evacuate. Vic Micolucci joins us from St. Petersburg north of where we expect Ian to make landfall.

Brendan Flowe, Sales and Marketing Manager for Tools, joins us to discuss how to safely use generators during the storm.

Dr. Dawn Sollee, the director of the Florida Poison Information Center Jacksonville, joins us to discuss your poison concerns during storms and how to get rid of any hazards.

Jake Stovall, founder of Gulf Search and Rescue, joins us to discuss his group's mission and how they are assisting those caught in the storm.

Rob Emahiser, Captain of Ocean Rescue in Jacksonville Beach, joins us to discuss how safe the water conditions are and the risks for various groups on the beach.

Sheriff Rob Hardwick joins us to discuss evacuations taking place in St. Johns County.

More than 19,000 Floridians will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year and more than 10,000 more will die from the disease. That's according to estimates from the American Lung Association, but with your help, they are working to lower those numbers.

As Hurricane Ian strengthens with a path toward Florida, state officials are urging Floridians to prepare for possible post-storm insurance claims. Agency Owner of We Insure Group, Sean Way, joins me now.

We have reminded you several times about the importance of getting a flu shot this fall, but there are some other important vaccinations for adults to remember as well. Besides the seasonal flu shot, the CDC recommends getting a booster to protect against COVID-19. It also recommends getting a T-dap booster to protect against tetanus and diphtheria every ten years.Older adults over 65 are also encouraged to get a pneumonia vaccine. Pneumonia can pose a serious risk for older adults and getting vaccinated could keep them out of the hospital. People 50 and older should also get vaccinated against shingles, which causes a painful rash.

With Hurricane Ian on a path to Florida, local hardware stores are making sure their supplies are in stock. News4Jax Reporter Amanda DeVoe is live at the Hagan Ace Hardware store in Mandarin.

Florida Power & Light is one of many companies preparing for power outages from Hurricane Ian. The utility covers more than 4 million customers throughout the state. News4Jax Reporter Aaron Farrar joins us live from one of its processing sites in Lake City.

Whether it's at the pump or the grocery store, Americans are paying more for almost everything. Economists with the University of Pennsylvania found the average household is spending 35-hundred dollars more than in 2000. But, there are some items that are actually cheaper now.

Now is a good time to take a look at your hurricane preparedness kit. You want to make sure it’s not only replenished but up to date.

Officials say locations across Flagler County will offer sandbag pickups on Monday.