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Looters were caught on camera in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The video was posted on social media, where viewers expressed outrage. In Orlando, the facts behind another publicized looting were overblown on Twitter, police said. 

A Columbus family has taken in several fur-babies and their owners from South Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma. 

Irma’s projected path continues to point to a significant and dangerous weather event for Columbus and the region, beginning Monday morning and worsening throughout the day.

Due to the anticipated inclement weather associated with the impending arrival of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irma, all Columbus Regional Health outpatient and elective procedures scheduled for Monday, September 11th, have been canceled and will be rescheduled.  

The city of Columbus is updating the community in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. 

If for some reason you lose power and are unable to watch WTVM News Leader 9 on air, online or on mobile here is a list of Radio stations which will be streaming our coverage

As Hurricane Irma approaches with potential for power outages, you may find your cell phone to be your most reliable tool.  

United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley is offering their services ahead of Hurricane Irma through 211 texting service. 

Chambers County EMA will be holding a weather briefing for expected impacts and duration to the area from Tropical Storm Irma. They will discuss needs resources, etc. Copyright 2017 WTVM. All rights reserved. | For more news, download the WTVM app here.

Only a couple days after officially opening its doors the Columbus Civic Center is the shelter for 500 evacuees.