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Even though Hurricane Ike changed course, Floridians aren’t off the hook just yet. Ike is hitting Cuba as a category 2 storm and is expected to strengthen after it moves into the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to make landfall in either Louisiana or Texas, but will travel near the gulf coast to get there. Governor Charlie Crist is asking people to stay on dry land.

“I encourage Floridians to stay out of the surf for the next few days. Deadly rip currents and rip tides and rough surf conditions are still a danger at many of our Atlantic Coast beaches,” said Crist.

Emergency workers want all Floridians to keep their hurricane supply kits ready and to know their evacuation routes.