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Rick Scott Declares Statewide Emergency
June 25, 2012
Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a statewide emergency Monday as Tropical Store Debby drenches portions of the state with heavy rains and knocked out power for thousands.
Debby is being blamed for at least two deaths — one person killed by a tornado in central Florida and a South Carolina that is believed to have drowned in heavy surf near Orange Beach, Alabama.
“Because of the broad impact of Tropical Storm Debby, virtually every county in Florida could be affected. Some communities are already grappling with flooding, wind damage and electrical outages,” Scott said. “This executive order allows the State Emergency Response Team to quickly and effectively coordinate the response and ensure needed resources are available.”
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