As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida, residents of the state (aka Florida men/women) are bracing for impact and posters around the nation and world are offering support. As is often the case with major hurricanes to hit the U.S., memes are showing up as an important part of laughing in the face of a difficult situation.

Updated spaghetti models for hurricane Ian #HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/1Cf0Qnauxf

— JSWilliams1962 (@jswtreeman) September 25, 2022

Many Floridians are reminding others of how hurricanes are categorized, offering helpful guides for determining the severity of a storm.

Ian is currently in a period of “rapid strengthening,” expected to become a Category 3 hurricane by the time it makes its predicted landfall in western Florida or the state’s panhandle later this week.

Know your hurricane categories, Florida fam. Stay safe ❤️#HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/TkYiduzazT

— WTFUSA😒 (@dudeonthebay) September 24, 2022

People that lived in florida long enough understand what this means TTerryWFTV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HurricaneIan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HurricaneIan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianWFTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">BrianWFTV 😂😂

Laughing but this IS SO VERY TRUE pic.twitter.com/KRnK91lhtt

— I LOVE MY AUTISTIC SONS and Love wrestling ❤ (@autisticmama2) September 26, 2022

here’s a handy dandy hurricane wind scale for those army who are not in florida pic.twitter.com/GAIcGViS38

— MamaMochi 🚕heaux-lotta freaks🚕 (@mamamochimolala) September 26, 2022

Some joked about the response of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whose name has been in the headlines in recent weeks for sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard and other publicity grabbing actions. Alongside the memes, critics of DeSantis took the opportunity to point out the aid and support that the federal government is offering Florida, contrasting it with DeSantis’s frequently uncollaborative attitude towards the federal government.

Breaking: governor DeSantis has rerouted hurricane Ian to Martha’s Vineyard pic.twitter.com/YVUBwhHGLe

— DrChimp (@Doc_Chimpanzee) September 26, 2022

The White House just announced emergency help for Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian. Just for context: https://t.co/zaksTtNIuY

— Helen Kennedy 🌻 (@HelenKennedy) September 25, 2022

Isn't it interesting that Joe Biden immediately granted Florida's request for emergency funds for Hurricane Ian without making a big political deal about it?

— M Jones (@NoUseForTrump) September 25, 2022

A number of people in the hurricane’s predicted path seemed to worry about their supply of “hurricane snacks,” food stashed away in case the storm knocks out power or shuts down supermarkets. Many joked about the common tendency to eat such snacks before the storm even arrives.

Me getting ready for Hurricane Ian #HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/4z4sioo15G

— JSWilliams1962 (@jswtreeman) September 25, 2022

me and the hurricane snacks looking at each other 2 days before the hurricane. pic.twitter.com/TFYIG0NcmP

— I AM. (@FatherMeauxses) August 28, 2021

Dear Florida neighbors, try not to eat all your hurricane snacks and 🍺 before Ian comes, as a Louisiana person, I know that struggle is real. Be safe 😉🙏🏼 #HurricaneIan

— 𝙏𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙂𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙇𝙎𝙐 🐅🇺🇸 (@TigerGirlLSU1) September 25, 2022

When you see someone complaing they didn’t get enough Hurricane snacks even though they knew the trajectory for days. pic.twitter.com/dodQr83Qgq

— Andy Bowers (@evilpez4) September 24, 2022

Ian seems to be an unpredictable storm so far, taking its time to form and make landfall. But this year’s hurricane season has already been a pretty severe one. Hurricane Fiona just slammed Puerto Rico and Atlantic Canada last week, damaging houses and taking out electricity in each place and leading to plenty of posting.

I am currently without power and water in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Fiona.

If you wish to help please DO NOT donate through the government. The money isn't guaranteed to actually make it to PR.

Please spread the word on this! I am sick and tired of my people being tortured.

— nub (@itsnubstub) September 19, 2022

Krystle Collier’s Port Aux Basques home was destroyed by Hurricane Fiona. Her dining room collapsed into the garage.

This morning, she found her fridge washed up on shore. Still in her fridge was a box of White Claw Seltzers.

“It’s a good day to have a drink.” pic.twitter.com/vTKgAg6511

— Ben Cleary (@BenClearyNL) September 25, 2022