Governors in 3 States Declare Emergencies Ahead of Expected Hurricane Debby

Published on August 4, 2024

Several governors have issued emergency declarations ahead of Tropical Storm Debby, which is forecast to make landfall in the Big Bend region of northwest Florida as a hurricane on Monday morning. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster have declared emergencies for their respective states ahead of the storm’s landfall. DeSantis issued an emergency order on Aug. 1 for 54 counties but expanded it on Aug. 2 to include seven more counties. Kemp’s emergency declaration will be in place though Aug. 8 and impacts all 159 counties in Georgia. “As the state prepares for a major storm system early this coming week, we urge all Georgians to take precautions to keep their families and property safe,” Kemp said in a statement on social media....

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