Monday, June 25, 2012
GOVERNOR SCOTT SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO TROPICAL STORM DEBBY
~State Emergency Operations Center activated to Level One~
TALLAHASSEE – Due to the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Rick Scott today
signed Executive Order 12-140, declaring a statewide state of emergency. The Executive
Order designates Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Bryan W. Koon as
the State Coordinating Officer. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is
operating at a Level One, full activation.
"Because of the broad impact of Tropical Storm Debby, virtually every county in Florida
could be affected. Some communities are already grappling with flooding, wind damage
and electrical outages,” said Governor Scott. “This executive order allows the State
Emergency Response Team to quickly and effectively coordinate the response and ensure
needed resources are available. Florida's residents and guests should stay informed of the
progress of Tropical Storm Debby and heed all instructions from local officials to keep their
family, friends and businesses safe."
The Executive Order directs all state agencies, including the Florida National Guard, to
provide any necessary assistance when requested by local governments. The Governor
was briefed this morning at the SEOC and will remain informed of the emergency situation
due to Tropical Storm Debby. Under Florida law, the Governor has the ultimate
responsibility for protecting the public health and safety in emergencies that are beyond the
capability of local government to control.
The SEOC in Tallahassee was fully activated Monday afternoon as a result of the potential
impacts to the State from Tropical Storm Debby. The SEOC will continue to support
requests for assistance from impacted counties.
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1 comment:
Florida Gov Dick Scott should have done this at least 48 Hours ago BEFORE the Flooding Started and a least a loss of life. Yes, he can’t control Nature but he can control how to be prepared. The Louisiana Governor put his State in a “State of Emergency” Four Days ago just to be prepared. Again, DICK is behind. Maybe he was in San Francisco for the Cool Parade out there.
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