TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Tuesday declaring a state of emergency for 25 counties in preparation for Tropical Depression Nine.
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The order ensures communities in the Panhandle and Big Bend have time and resources to prepare for potential impacts.
The following counties are included:
BakerBayCalhounColumbiaDixieEscambiaFranklinGadsdenGilchristGulfHamiltonHolmesJacksonJeffersonLafayetteLeonLibertyMadisonOkaloosaSanta RosaSuwanneeTaylorWakullaWaltonWashington
The governor encourages residents to have a plan in place and keep emergency supply kits stocked.
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