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DeSantis Declares State Of Emergency For All 67 Counties
August 30, 2019
On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency that includes all of Florida’s 67 counties, and he sent a letter to President Donald Trump formally requesting that he declare a pre-landfall disaster as Florida prepares for Hurricane Dorian. The federal request also includes all 67 counties.
Current forecasts project Hurricane Dorian will hit the East Coast of Florida as a major hurricane, possibly as strong as a Category 4.
“With Hurricane Dorian strengthening, I have sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that he declare a pre-landfall disaster for all of Florida’s 67 counties,” said DeSantis. “The trajectory of this storm remains uncertain, and this declaration will provide us with the necessary resources to ensure the state is fully prepared. I am confident the President will grant my request and show his full support for Florida.”
The declaration will provide important resources and assistance from the federal government, as well as free up funding sources for emergency protective measures.
Pictured: Gov Ron DeSantis receives a Hurricane Dorian briefing Thursday at the National Hurricane Center. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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