Hurricane Irma evacuees enjoy free game at SunTrust Park

ATLANTA — Thousands of families have converged in Atlanta to escape Hurricane Irma.

To take their minds off the storm, the Atlanta Braves offered free tickets to its games this weekend to people displaced by the storm.

Alan Poluyanskis and his family left their home near Tampa, Florida early Saturday morning. He spoke to Channel 2's Chris Jose at SunTrust Park and said he's thankful for a distraction.

"We're just all safe. That's all that matters," he said.

The Braves took on the Miami Marlins Saturday night.

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"Anybody who had to evacuate their homes and their possessions, let's give them three hours of something to do and take their minds off it," said Beth Kelley with the Atlanta Braves.

Families Jose talked to said they are still worried about what lies ahead with the storm.

"Tomorrow we don't know what's going to happen. We may have to leave and head north. Our hotel is telling us they may end up evacuating out hotel as it is," Poluyanskis said.

The Braves will play the Marlins again Sunday at 1:35 p.m.

People who have evacuated can come to the Braves ticket office on the day of the game, show their valid I.D. and receive a complimentary ticket.

We have teams of reporters and photographers fanned out throughout Florida and Georgia for continuing coverage of Hurricane Irma. 

Severe Weather Team 2 is working to bring you the latest forecasts and LIVE coverage from some of the most heavily impacted areas as the massive storm approaches Georgia.

Stay with WSBTV.com and Channel 2 Action News over the next several days for the most updated information around the clock.

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