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On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an government order declaring a State of Emergency for twenty-four counties that might doubtlessly be within the path of Tropical Depression 9.
Governor DeSantis requested a federal pre-landfall emergency declaration in preparation of the potential impacts of the storm. DeSantis mentioned the declaration will be sure that necessary sources, help, and funding can be obtainable. Under this order, the Florida National Guard can be activated and on standby awaiting orders.
“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,” mentioned Governor DeSantis.
The following 24 counties are beneath the State of Emergency:
- 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
