Florida Under State of Emergency: Statement Released by DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency as the state prepares for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. Florida is bracing itself for heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding on the Gulf Coast.

BREAKING: @GovRonDeSantis just declared a STATE OF EMERGENCY in Florida ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. pic.twitter.com/jeRhFqTgbu

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) September 23, 2024

In his statement, DeSantis emphasized the storm’s potential to cause dangerous flooding, storm surges, and widespread power outages. He urged residents to secure their homes, gather emergency supplies, and follow any evacuation orders that may be issued.

We are tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone #9, which is likely to strengthen this week as the system enters the Gulf of Mexico. I have issued Executive Order 24-208, declaring a state of emergency in 41 counties in Florida that could see potential impacts from the storm and…

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) September 23, 2024

I am deeply worried about the residents of the Florida panhandle. This reminds me a little of Hurricane Michael. Let’s hope not. Now is the time to get prepared. Pay attention to @FLSERT and your local emergency managers for updates. https://t.co/uNEHh44dqW

— Jared Moskowitz (@JaredEMoskowitz) September 23, 2024

ABC 27 WTXL shares a list of the counties affected:

The counties included are listed below:

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• Alachua
• Bay
• Bradford
• Calhoun
• Charlotte
• Citrus
• Collier
• Columbia
• Dixie
• Escambia
• Franklin
• Gadsden
• Gilchrist
• Gulf
• Hamilton
• Hernando
• Hillsborough
• Holmes
• Jackson
• Jefferson
• Lafayette
• Lee
• Leon
• Levy
• Liberty
• Madison
• Manatee
• Marion
• Monroe
• Okaloosa
• Pasco
• Pinellas
• Santa Rosa
• Sarasota
• Sumter
• Suwannee
• Taylor
• Union
• Wakulla
• Walton
• Washington

  The governor made the declaration because of the system currently known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. The governor wrote “conditions are forecast to organize and develop Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine into a tropical depression or tropical storm during the next day or two over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and southeastern Gulf of Mexico, where further development and strengthening is expected.”

Stay tuned for updates as the storm moves closer.

You can read the entire statement from DeSantis here.