(CNN) Hurricane Florence is approaching the Atlantic Coast, and officials are scrambling to keep people safe and avoid loss of life. In North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, coastal residents have been told to seek safer ground away from flooding; in several counties, the evacuations are mandatory. Photos: Hurricane Florence closing in Hurricane Florence swirls in the Atlantic Ocean in this photo taken from the International Space Station on Monday, September 10. Hide Caption 1 of 12 Photos: Hurricane Florence closing in Workers board up a home in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Hide Caption 8 of 12 Photos: Hurricane Florence closing in Workers board up the Wrightsville Beach Art Co. in North Carolina.

Source: CNN September 11, 2018 22:05 UTC