TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor DeSantis provided updates on Tropical Storm Debby at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue, and Florida National Guard Major General John D. Haas.
As the storm approaches, landfall is expected on Monday in the northern part of the peninsula and panhandle. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-157 on August 2, amending EO 24-156, and declaring a state of emergency for a total of 61 counties.
As of 2 PM EDT, Tropical Storm Debby is located about 125 miles west-southwest of Tampa. On the forecast track, the center of the storm will move across the northeastern Gulf of Mexico through tonight and reach the Florida Big Bend coast Monday morning.
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph with higher gusts and rapid strengthening forecasted. Debby is expected to become a hurricane by tonight before it reaches the Florida Big Bend area.
FDEM is hosting daily calls with all 67 counties to identify needs and ensure the state is prepared to respond quickly and efficiently. Additionally, FDEM is coordinating with state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners for any potential resource requests. Floridians are encouraged to know the flood risks in their area and prepare for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. To learn more, residents can visit FloridaDisaster.org/Guide.
State Preparedness Efforts
Health and Human Services
Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) conducted onsite visits this morning to check generator status.
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Resources for Employees, Businesses, and Consumers
Follow FDEM on X, Instagram, and Facebook for updates and visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for information relating to Tropical Depression Four.
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