State of emergency declared for 33 Florida counties in anticipation of Invest 93L

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Sumter, Marion and Polk only Central Florida counties on list

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency exists in 33 counties due to threats posed by Invest 93L.

Executive Order 23-171 states the developing system could affect portions of Florida’s Gulf Coast and areas still recovering from last year’s hurricanes Ian and Nicole as early as Tuesday.

Storm surge, heavy rain, flash floods, high winds and tornadic activity is all expected to hit the state’s Big Bend and some portions south of it, what EO 23-171 conveys prompted DeSantis to sign it in order to mobilize relevant agencies in preparation for hurricane recovery efforts and to temporarily ease potential restrictions on said efforts.

Of the 33 counties now under a state of emergency, Sumter, Marion and Polk were the only Central Florida locations included, those being the closest to the Gulf in our coverage area.

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