U.S. officials brace for powerful Hurricane Matthew

Name: U.S. officials brace for powerful Hurricane Matthew
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P172S
Description: Hurricane Matthew is the worst natural disaster to hit Haiti since the earthquake in 2010, prompting Haitian officials to postpone the presidential election set for next week. After causing deadly damage in Cuba, the storm is next headed for the Bahamas and expected to hit Florida by Thursday, where Gov. Rick Scott says the state may see its largest evacuation yet. Judy Woodruff reports.

Clip: 10/05/2016 | 2m 52s

Hurricane Matthew is the worst natural disaster to hit Haiti since the earthquake in 2010, prompting Haitian officials to postpone the presidential election set for next week. After causing deadly damage in Cuba, the storm is next headed for the Bahamas and expected to hit Florida by Thursday, where Gov. Rick Scott says the state may see its largest evacuation yet. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 10/05/16

Expired: 11/04/16

Rating: NR

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U.S. officials brace for powerful Hurricane Matthew

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