Florida: MEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 24-215 (Emergency Management -Amending Executive Order 24-214 – Tropical Storm Milton)
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~ Governor Ron DeSantis has taken swift action in response to the impending threat of Tropical Storm Milton. On Sunday, October 6, 2024, he issued Executive Order (EO) 24-215, amending Executive Order 24-214 and declaring a state of emergency for an additional 16 counties in Florida. This brings the total number of counties under a state of emergency to 51.

The decision to amend the executive order was made after careful consideration of the latest forecast for Tropical Storm Milton. The storm is expected to rapidly intensify over the next 72 hours as it moves eastward over the central and eastern Gulf of Mexico. It is projected to make landfall along the Florida West Coast as a catastrophic major hurricane, bringing with it life-threatening storm surge and severe wind gusts.

Governor DeSantis recognized that this amendment was necessary in order to ensure that recovery efforts and those affected by the disaster receive continued support from the state. As Governor, he has a responsibility to protect the people of Florida from any potential dangers posed by this emergency.

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In accordance with his authority under Article IV, Section 1 (a) of the Florida Constitution and the Florida Emergency Management Act, Governor DeSantis promulgated Executive Order 24-215 with immediate effect.

The amended executive order declares a state of emergency in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler Gilchrist Glades Hamilton Hardee Hendry Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Indian River Lafayette Lake Lee Levy Madison Manatee Marion Martin Miami-Dade Monroe Nassau Okeechobee Orange Osceola Palm Beach Pasco Pinellas Polk Putnam Sarasota Seminole St. Johns St. Lucie Sumter Suwanee Taylor Union and Volusia counties.

This declaration is in addition to the 35 counties that were already under a state of emergency as per Executive Order 24-214, which was issued on October 5, 2024. The amended executive order also ratifies and reaffirms all other provisions of Executive Order 24-214.

Executive Order 24-215 is effective immediately and will expire upon the expiration of Executive Order 24-214. The full amended executive order can be accessed online or by reading below.

Governor DeSantis urges all residents in the affected counties to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the latest updates on Tropical Storm Milton. The state government will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide support to those in need during this emergency.

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