DeSantis Requests Federal Aid Ahead Of Hurricane

Orlando’s NBC affiliate reports:

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency in 24 Florida counties as the state braces for the potential impacts of Tropical Depression 9, according to a news release sent Friday afternoon. DeSantis has also asked for a federal pre-landfall Emergency Declaration ahead of the storm. The governor’s office said the declaration will make resources and support available to Floridians, as well as allocate funding for emergency protective measures.

Miami’s ABC affiliate reports:

“Today, I signed an executive order issuing a State of Emergency due to the threat of Tropical Depression 9,” DeSantis said. “This storm has the potential to strengthen into a major hurricane and we encourage all Floridians to make their preparations. We are coordinating with all state and local government partners to track potential impacts of this storm.” DeSantis urged Floridians to prepare for the storm, which could reach Category 3 strength.

Here’s what to know about the state of emergency in #Florida ahead of Tropical Depression Nine. #TD9 #FLwx

• 24 counties under state of emergency
• Federal help requested
• Florida National Guard activated
• Storm surge, wind, rain expected pic.twitter.com/ddENVknbfZ

— FOX Weather (@foxweather) September 23, 2022

#BREAKING: Gov. DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 24 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Depression 9. Details here: https://t.co/gw11aG4CJl pic.twitter.com/dKWm66H7hW

— WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) September 23, 2022

UPDATE: DeSantis declares state of emergency as major hurricane forecast to hit Florida https://t.co/DueBGZCWNq pic.twitter.com/DyBLjbJwBN

— Orlando Sentinel (@orlandosentinel) September 23, 2022