DeSantis Says State Is Preparing for Hurricane Isaias to Make Landfall as Category 3
Officials said 16,000 utility workers and 5,000 National Guard members were mobilized as evacuations expanded and storm surge threatened the Gulf Coast.
- On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis held a briefing in Pensacola as Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a major Category 3 storm. He urged residents in evacuation zones along the Panhandle to leave immediately.
- Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue warned that storm surge could reach 5 to 7 feet across the Panhandle, with saturated ground increasing flooding risks. Officials ordered residents in low-lying coastal areas to evacuate immediately.
- DeSantis mobilized about 16,000 lineworkers and around 5,000 Florida National Guard members for response efforts. The state pre-positioned more than 1,000 generators, 500,000 gallons of gasoline, and 1 million gallons of diesel fuel.
- Florida Senator Ashley Moody urged residents to finalize emergency preparations and follow local evacuation orders. Residents needing shelter transportation can receive up to $40 each way through Uber using promo code ISAIS26.
- Search-and-Rescue operations will take priority after the storm, followed by power restoration and road clearing. Residents should prepare for potential outages with at least 72 hours of supplies, as damaging winds and tornadoes could affect areas far inland.
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