Florida State of Emergency Issued Amid Hurricane Milton Threat
Florida State of Emergency Overview
As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 51 counties. This decision comes in response to the tropical storm's rapid intensification, prompting precautionary measures to safeguard residents.
Counties Under State of Emergency
- Palm Beach
- Martin
- St. Lucie
- Indian River
- Okeechobee
- Broward
- Miami-Dade
- Alachua
- Baker
- Bradford
- Brevard
- Charlotte
- Citrus
- Clay
- Collier
- Columbia
- DeSoto
- Dixie
- Duval
- Flagler
- Gilchrist
- Glades
- Hamilton
- Hardee
- Hendry
- Hernando
- Highlands
- Hillsborough
- Lafayette
- Lake
- Lee
- Levy
- Madison
- Manatee
- Marion
- Monroe
- Nassau
- Orange
- Osceola
- Pasco
- Pinellas
- Polk
- Putnam
- Sarasota
- Seminole
- St. Johns
- Sumter
- Suwanee
- Taylor
- Union
- Volusia
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for significant rainfall, with forecasts indicating totals of 6-10 inches by Thursday a.m. All of South Florida and the Treasure Coast are currently under flood watch.
Governor's Measures
In light of the storm's threat, Governor DeSantis has implemented measures for disaster debris management and assured timely access to evacuated homes.
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