The storm could bring storm surge, heavy rainfall and flooding to portions of the Southeast, and residents should follow instructions from their local emergency management officials. More than 100 FEMA staff are deployed to support state response actions, including Incident Management Assessment Teams and Federal Coordinating Officers. FEMA’s state liaisons are embedded with state emergency operations from Florida to North Carolina, maintaining communication with state emergency management officials. Know your evacuation zone: Follow instructions from local officials about evacuation orders. FEMA continues to monitor the development of the storm and is coordinating closely with state and local officials to ensure readiness for potential impacts.