Gov. Scott Declares State of Emergency in Florida for Subtropical Storm Alberto
Source: FLgov.com
On May 26, 2018, in News Releases, by Staff
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott issued Executive Order 18-150 declaring a state of emergency in all 67 Florida counties as the state continues to monitor and prepare for Subtropical Storm Alberto. By declaring this state of emergency, Governor Scott is ensuring that state and local government has ample time, resources and flexibility to get prepared for this storm.
Governor Scott said, “As we continue to monitor Subtropical Storm Alberto’s northward path toward Florida, it is critically important that all Florida counties have every available resource to keep families safe and prepare for the torrential rain and severe flooding this storm will bring. Today, I have declared a state of emergency in all 67 Florida counties to make sure that our state and local governments are able to coordinate with federal partners to get the resources they need. Yesterday, I directed the State Emergency Operations Center activate to Level 2 and I will continue to be in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials as this storm approaches Florida.
“If any Florida family doesn’t have an emergency preparedness plan, now is the time to act. Remember, the track of these storms can change without notice. Do not think that only areas in the cone will be impacted – everyone in our state must be prepared. I encourage every Floridian to visit FloridaDisaster.org and get your plan before this storm hits so you can keep your family safe. We will continue to provide updates to Florida’s residents and visitors and do everything to prepare for and respond to this storm.”
CONTACTS
The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) contact number is 1-800-342-3557.
The State Emergency Operations Center Media Line: 850-921-0217.
Follow @FLSert or @FLGovScott on Twitter for live updates.
Visit http://www.floridadisaster.org to find information on shelters, road closures, and evacuation routes.
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build a wall in time to keep Alberto away? 
(Sarcasm intended.)
IT’’S FREAKING 93 in Dakota Mn !!!!!!!! Freaking 93 degrees!!!!!!! It’s May 26th. 
with the worst impact expected around the panhandle.
It is expected to be a "slow-moving" storm with plenty of moisture to feed it, which may result in major flooding in areas that have already had so much rain this season (the orange area in the below is the 6" - 10" band, which was as of last evening) -
Very latest updates for the rain forecast here, including the image for this morning (wanted to post the image but the format doesn't like the "+" in the url so won't embed) - https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/085017.shtml?rainqpf#contents
