20230831 ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia
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~ All state bridges have been inspected and cleared by FDOT, including Cedar Key Bridge ~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This afternoon, Governor DeSantis provided updates on the ongoing response to Hurricane Idalia in Perry, Florida. He was joined by Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue, Major General John D. Haas and members of the Florida State Guard who were activated for the first time in 75 years. Full remarks can be found here. Governor DeSantis’ Emergency Order can be found here.
Additionally, the Governor gave updates on response efforts with AHCA Secretary Jason Weida and Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. to provide updates on healthcare facilities and school closures. Full remarks can be found here.
The Governor announced that all state bridges in areas impacted by Hurricane Idalia have been cleared by FDOT, including Cedar Key Bridge. This is an important step in the recovery process and will allow first responders, law enforcement, utility linemen and supplies to come onto the island. FDOT has nearly 700 team members deployed to the impacted areas, which includes nearly 100 Bridge Inspectors and 224 Cut and Toss crew members. Those crew members have cleared 6,600 miles of roadway. Nearly 250 pieces of major equipment, including 140 dump trucks, 59 pumps, and 207 other heavy equipment (front-end loaders, skid-steers, etc.) have been deployed with FDOT crews. Nearly 1,100 generators have been deployed to help restore traffic signals.
Yesterday, Governor DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia. Since activating, the fund has raised more than $1 million to support impacted Floridians. To donate, click here.
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Follow @FLSERT and @GovRonDeSantis on X, formerly known as Twitter, for live updates. Visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for more information.
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