Sergeant Eisenmenger said officers were advising residents to take precautions.

In Mississippi, officials advised residents to remain vigilant and discussed possible evacuations.

Health officials advised residents to also boil their water to avoid water-borne diseases until further notice.

They don't monitor the freelink used by staff to advise residents of visitors or deliveries, either.

Oman's Government authorities are also advising residents to stay away from the seas while around 10,000 people have been moved to safer areas.

Officials advised residents near the coastline to evacuate to safer areas further inland.

As a result, Cuban officials advised residents in low-lying areas to evacuate.

The government of Cuba advised residents to restrict boating activities around the country.

F. Baker, who advised residents to stay put and see what happened.

Health officials have advised residents to avoid crowded, poorly ventilated places.