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News: Gov. Ron DeSantis issues state of emergency for 61 counties
September 24, 2024
With Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine currently forecast to hit Florida as a major hurricane, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday morning updated his executive order to expand the number of counties under a state of emergency to 61.
President Biden approves Florida emergency declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Helene
September 24, 2024
President Joe Biden on Tuesday declared that an emergency exists in the state of Florida and ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Helene beginning on Sept. 23, 2024, and continuing.