TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for Treasure Coast and other counties after days of rain led to flooding.
Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties were part of the governor’s Executive Order 26-227 along with Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee and Highlands counties.
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The executive order provides state resources from the Division of Emergency Management to cope with the emergency, including any logistical, rescue or evacuation operations.
State, regional and local agencies will be directed to assist the impacted counties. The executive order will expire in 60 days unless extended.
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Along with the governor, St. Lucie and Indian River counties along with the city of Port St. Lucie announced local states of emergencies on Tuesday.
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