ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. —
St. Lucie County has declared a local state of emergency due to heavy rain causing widespread flooding across the area.
The county’s emergency operations center is partially activated to coordinate response efforts and manage resources.
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St. Lucie County has issued a local state of emergency as heavy rain causes flooding, with officials urging residents to avoid travel and activating emergency response efforts.
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Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads this evening, if possible, to ensure safety.
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