Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Dorian and eases fuel restrictions [View all]
Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded an emergency declaration Thursday to cover the entire state, with the latest forecast showing Hurricane Dorian slamming into Florida’s East Coast at Category 4 strength.
DeSantis’ order broadens Wednesday’s emergency declaration for 26 counties to cover all of Florida’s 67 counties.
“If you’re in the path of this storm anywhere on the East Coast of Florida, make your preparations," DeSantis said Thursday afternoon. "Take action.”
DeSantis said he spoke with President Donald Trump Wednesday night.
“He assured me the federal government would be with us every step of the way,” DeSantis said.
Read more: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/fl-ne-desantis-hurricane-updates-20190829-ugb3vpq2a5dkdekuvdh6qc76du-story.html
(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
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