Florida braces for impact of Tropical Storm Idalia, Governor Ron DeSantis declares emergency. Details here
NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 46 counties.
The state has mobilized 1,100 National Guard members who have been provided with 2,400 high-water vehiles and 12 aircraft in order to undertake rescue and recovery efforts. Speaking about Idalia, DeSantis said (as quoted by AP), “This is going to be a major hurricane, you could have catastrophic storm surge in your area…You could have major impact even if you’re outside the cone, so please plan accordingly." Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has approved federal emergency declarations for Florida.
The move by Biden will allow Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate relief efforts, reported Bloomberg. (With inputs from Bloomberg, AP)
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