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Island. you're nearby us, victor, in this general area. as you've been talking about, hutchinson island is a barrier island. they have told people to evacuate. they are telling people now if you get in trouble from now until a day or two after the storm passes, they are not going to be able to get to you. this bridge will be closed, first responders cannot get over there and the water has been shut off to preserve the infrastructure so if people do not have their bathtubs filled with water, they'll be in a tough spot, victor. >> reporter: brian todd for us there at sewall's point. for people w...

At last check, you were trying to get in to mexico beach by ground, but i know it's been nearly impossible. these are the first images we're seeing from brooke. what can you tell us? >> right, poppy and jim. we're trying to get there still. a number of road closures and a number of roads blocked by downed trees and downed power lines. we're navigating our way around. we took video as we made our way east on 388 trying to get to mexico beach, and that was pretty treacherous. just massive trees downed in the road. we were able to get around some of those trees, but then you come to other areas w...

Remember, we can rebuild your house. but we cannot rebuild your life. take this seriously. keep your family safe. the sate is not taking this storm lightly and neither should any family in the state. our state will continue to do whatever it takes to make sure that every family and every visitor in florida is safe after the storm. but i can't say enough. listen to local officials. listen to local officials. you do not want to be the person who survives the storm just to put your life or your family's life at risk after it passes because you didn't listen to local officials. during the storm, f...