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Hurricane Milton Intensifies, Takes Aim at Central Florida. Governor DeSantis Issues Updates

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on preparedness efforts for Hurricane Milton.

As of 11:00 a.m. ET, Hurricane Milton is located about 720 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. Milton is read more…

The article: Hurricane Milton Intensifies, Takes Aim at Central Florida. Governor DeSantis Issues Updates, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Florida Governor Issues Hurricane Idalia Update – August 29, 2023

This morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Idalia at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue and Major General John Haas. As the storm approaches, landfall is expected early Wednesday morning with evacuation orders being called across 22 counties. The Governor also expanded the Executive Order to include three additional counties, bringing the t read more…

The article: Florida Governor Issues Hurricane Idalia Update – August 29, 2023, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Florida Governor Gives Updates on Preparation Efforts Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update on state preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole and urged Floridians to listen to local emergency management officials for updates related to their counties. There are currently 16,000 linemen staged to respond to power outages following the storm in addition to 600 guardsmen that have been activated, and 7 Urban Search and Rescue teams on standby to deploy following the storm. Governor DeSantis also signed an executive order, expanding read more…

The article: Florida Governor Gives Updates on Preparation Efforts Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Hurricane Ian Update: Catastrophic Storm Surge, Winds and Flooding Expected

At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Ian was located about 45 miles west-northwest of Naples, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north-northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). This general motion with a reduction in forward speed is forecast today, followed by a turn toward the northeast on Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move onshore within the hurricane warning area in a few hours, move over central Florida tonight and Thursday morning and emerge over the read more…

The article: Hurricane Ian Update: Catastrophic Storm Surge, Winds and Flooding Expected, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Hurricane Ian Update: Road Construction and Lane Closures Suspended in Tampa Bay Area

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has suspended all lane closures in the Tampa Bay area. With Hurricane Ian approaching, the Department has directed FDOT road and bridge contractors to temporarily suspend all operations on active construction projects within the projected path.

All available lanes will remain open on the interstate and State Road system in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties.

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The article: Hurricane Ian Update: Road Construction and Lane Closures Suspended in Tampa Bay Area, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

State of Emergency Declared for 24 Florida Counties Ahead of Tropical Depression 9

What will likely be called Hurricane Ian as it strengthens is forecast to hit Florida, and Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 24 counties.

Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Caribbean on Friday with a path that could bring it to Florida next week as a major Category 3 hurricane. As of 5:00 pm today the its projected path has the system approaching Florida late Tuesday and making landfall Wednesday.

Tropical Depression Nine has the potential to strengthen read more…

The article: State of Emergency Declared for 24 Florida Counties Ahead of Tropical Depression 9, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide