TAMPA, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency to a total of 51 Florida counties ahead of Hurricane Milton.
DeSantis said that as many are recovering from Hurricane Helene, he has directed FDOT and the Florida Division of Emergency Management to coordinate all available personnel and resources to supplement local communities as they expedite debris removal.
As Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the Gulf, I have issued EO 24-214 ahead of potential landfall on Florida’s west coast this week. This EO declares a state of emergency in 35 Florida counties.As many continue to recover from Hurricane Helene, I have directed…
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 5, 2024
The state of emergency covers Citrus, DeSoto, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota Counties.
The state of emergency is issued to help government officials and residents prepare for disaster and utilize necessary resources.
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A state report says hundreds of frail elderly nursing home residents were stacked side by side, head to toe in a small church with no working air conditioning or refrigerator during Hurricane Helene.
