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TexasTowelie

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Fri Aug 30, 2019, 03:09 AM Aug 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Dorian and eases fuel restrictions

Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded an emergency declaration Thursday to cover the entire state, with the latest forecast showing Hurricane Dorian slamming into Florida’s East Coast at Category 4 strength.

DeSantis’ order broadens Wednesday’s emergency declaration for 26 counties to cover all of Florida’s 67 counties.

“If you’re in the path of this storm anywhere on the East Coast of Florida, make your preparations," DeSantis said Thursday afternoon. "Take action.”

DeSantis said he spoke with President Donald Trump Wednesday night.

“He assured me the federal government would be with us every step of the way,” DeSantis said.

Read more: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/fl-ne-desantis-hurricane-updates-20190829-ugb3vpq2a5dkdekuvdh6qc76du-story.html
(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

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Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Dorian and eases fuel restrictions (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2019 OP
yeah, Cheetolini has stored up many tractor trailers full of paper towels. lark Aug 2019 #1

lark

(23,058 posts)
1. yeah, Cheetolini has stored up many tractor trailers full of paper towels.
Fri Aug 30, 2019, 10:18 AM
Aug 2019

People of FL lives are being saved by his forethought!

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