Florida Governor DeSantis Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in parts of Florida as Tropical Storm Eta spins towards South Florida.

Governor issued Executive Order 20-277, declaring a state of emergency in the following counties “out of an abundance of caution”:

• Broward
• Collier
• Hendry
• Lee
• Martin
• Miami-Dade
• Monroe
• Palm Beach

Damaging tropical-storm-force winds are expected to begin this afternoon, with hurricane-force winds possible, in the Florida Keys and portions of the southern Florida peninsula, where a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect.

A dangerous storm surge is possible along portions of the southern coast of the Florida peninsula and the Florida Keys, where a Storm Surge Watch is in effect. Residents in the Storm Surge Watch area should follow any advice given by local officials.

Florida Hurricane Watches and Warnings, Tropical Storm Eta

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