As Hurricane Melissa intensifies, preparations are underway at Guantánamo Bay to evacuate non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.

What they're saying:

"Non-mission-essential U.S. citizens will be moving off the island as early as Saturday afternoon and no later than Sunday morning," The Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, posted on Facebook.

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"Please prepare your belongings. Ensure you have two weeks' worth of clothing and medication (as required). Personnel will be notified. Each individual will be allowed one 40-pound bag and a carry-on item. Stand by for more directions on when your zone will be called to the Windjammer to get orders. If you are traveling with a pet,

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