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Governor DeSantis has additionally requested
a federal pre-landfall Emergency Declaration
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-218, declaring a State of Emergency for 24 counties within the potential path of Tropical Depression 9. Additionally, Governor DeSantis has requested a federal pre-landfall Emergency Declaration in anticipation of impacts from the storm. This declaration will make out there necessary sources and help, in addition to unencumber funding sources for emergency protecting measures. Under this this emergency order, members of the Florida National Guard will likely be activated and on standby awaiting orders.
“Today, I signed an Executive Order issuing a State of Emergency due to the threat of Tropical Depression 9,” mentioned Governor Ron DeSantis. “This storm has the potential to strengthen into a major hurricane and we encourage all Floridians to make their preparations. We are coordinating with all state and local government partners to track potential impacts of this storm.”
Tropical Depression 9 has the potential to strengthen and turn into a serious hurricane within the coming days and the Governor is urging Floridians and their households to start getting ready and guaranteeing their household emergency provide equipment is prepared and stocked with meals, water, and medication. By declaring a state of emergency, Governor DeSantis is guaranteeing that state and native governments have ample time, sources and suppleness to put together.
To discover sources to enable you to and your loved ones put together for this storm, you’ll be able to go to floridadisaster.org/planprepare.
The severity and observe of Tropical Depression 9 will proceed to evolve. Because of this and the potential for harmful storm surge, heavy rainfall, robust winds, flash flooding, and the potential for remoted tornadic exercise, Governor DeSantis issued the State of Emergency for the next 24 counties:
- Brevard
- Broward
- Charlotte
- Collier
- DeSoto
- Glades
- Hardee
- Hendry
- Highlands
- Hillsborough
- Indian River
- Lee
- Manatee
- Martin
- Miami-Dade
- Monroe
- Okeechobee
- Osceola
- Palm Beach
- Pasco
- Pinellas
- Polk
- Sarasota
- St. Lucie
Follow @FLSERT and @GovRonDeSantis on Twitter for reside updates. Visit http://www.floridadisaster.org to discover information on emergency preparedness.
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