HomeMy WebLinkAboutEO 24-215 STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 24-215
(Emergency Management—Amending Executive Order 24-214—Tropical Storm Milton)
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2024, I issued Executive Order 24-214, declaring a state of
emergency for thirty-five counties across the State of Florida due to the dangers presented by
Tropical Storm Milton; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2024, Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen, and is
forecast to undergo significant to rapid intensification over the next seventy two hours as it moves
eastward over the central and eastern Gulf of Mexico; and
WHEREAS, the forecast indicates that Tropical Storm Milton will be at or near a
catastrophic major hurricane upon landfall along the Florida West Coast, accompanied by life-
threatening storm surge and severe wind gusts for the Florida Gulf Coast; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to Executive Order 24-214 is necessary because recovery
efforts and those affected by this disaster require the continued support of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS,as Governor of Florida, I am responsible to meet the dangers presented to the
State of Florida and its people by this emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution and by the Florida
Emergency Management Act, as amended,and all other applicable laws,promulgate the following
Executive Order, to take immediate effect:
Section 1. Section 1 of Executive Order 24-214 is amended to read as follows:
Because of the foregoing conditions, which are projected to constitute a major disaster, I
declare that a state of emergency exists in Alachua,Baker,Bradford,Brevard,Broward, Charlotte,
Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hamilton,
Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy,
Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange,
Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie,
Sumter, Suwanee, Taylor, Union, and Volusia counties.
Section 2. Except as amended herein,Executive Order 24-214 is ratified and reaffirmed.
Section 3. This Executive Order is effective immediately and shall expire upon the
expiration of Executive Order 24-214.
v IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of
Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 6th day of
October, 2024.
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ON DESANTIS, GOVERNOR
ATTEST:
SECRETARY OF STATE
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