
This is getting real.
President Trump has issued an emergency declaration for Florida.
“This will free up much-needed federal funding and assistance as we prepare for Irma,” Florida Gov. Rick Scott said.
WATCH LIVE: Florida Gov. Rick Scott delivers update on Hurricane Irma; state of emergency declared ahead of storm https://t.co/ytcYusnzSb pic.twitter.com/Axk9K76iH2
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 5, 2017
JUST IN: President Trump approves Emergency Declaration in Florida, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands ahead of Hurricane Irma pic.twitter.com/WORX6a02uN
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 5, 2017
Trump approved Florida request for Irma emergency declaration, Gov. Scott sayshttps://t.co/BFRINpqQjQ pic.twitter.com/KalZym4oFt
— Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) September 5, 2017
In addition, Gov. Scott has mobilized the National Guard and has suspended all tolls on Florida roads. He recently gave this update:
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NHC’s current track shows Irma’s expected turn north:
We’ll continue to update you as we find out more. We’re still a few days out from knowing anything for sure!