Hurricane Ian is about to hit Florida.
(Associated Press)
[Financial Channel/Comprehensive Report] Hurricane Ian, known as the hurricane of the century, quickly grew from a tropical storm to a Category 2 hurricane over the tip of Cuba on the 26th of this month, and is expected to reach a Category 4 when it makes landfall in Florida, USA.
As Ian continues to approach, the American media giant "The Walt Disney Company" announced on Tuesday (27th) that it will close its Florida operations.
According to comprehensive media reports, the National Hurricane Center (National Hurricane Center) pointed out that Ian's wind speed increased from 137 kilometers per hour to 161 kilometers per hour in Cuba on the afternoon of the 26th, and is expected to grow to 225 kilometers per hour when it hits the west coast of Florida. Category hurricane.
The Tampa Bay Area on Florida's west coast could be hit directly by a devastating hurricane for the first time since 1921, said National Weather Service meteorologist Rick Davis. It can be said to be a "hurricane of the century".
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In response, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency over the weekend, urging Florida people to prepare for disasters.
President Biden has also endorsed his statement.
Hillsborough County, where the Tampa Bay Area is located, has ordered mandatory and voluntary evacuation of more than 300,000 people; Tampa Mayor Jane Castor also bluntly said: "This is not a joke, you can leave Just leave now!"
The Wall Street Journal reported that Disney announced that it would close four of its Orlando theme parks, Animal Kingdom, on Wednesday (28th) and Thursday (29th) as Hurricane Ian is about to hit Florida's west coast. , Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Magic Kingdom.
In addition, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park will also be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Separately, Disney has also cancelled its "Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser" voyage scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday.
Disney's shares closed at $95.85 on the 27th, down 2.31%.
Disney announces closure of Florida operations after Hurricane Ian hits
(Schematic, Associated Press)
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