Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Dorian; Thanks First Responders and Emergency Management Officials
Statement
Today, as Hurricane Dorian traveled north along Florida's East Coast, Governor Ron DeSantis remained in constant communication with emergency management officials and State, national and local weather experts. Governor DeSantis also thanked county, local and emergency management officials for successfully preparing Florida for Hurricane Dorian.
"With Hurricane Dorian moving past Florida, our state agencies and personnel are focusing on recovery and restoration efforts along the East Coast," said Governor DeSantis. "Florida is blessed to have some of the best emergency management officials and first responders in the nation and I could not be prouder to lead such a talented and selfless team of public servants. Over the past week, response teams from the county level to the Florida National Guard demonstrated incredible professionalism in the face of a Category 5 hurricane. In coordination with our local and federal partners, Florida stands ready to respond to any emergency as we move forward this hurricane season."
"While Florida was fortunate that Hurricane Dorian stayed off our coast, we are still in peak hurricane season and we must remain focused to make sure the state is prepared to respond to any storm," said DEM Director Jared Moskowitz. "I urge every resident to be prepared and continue to take every storm seriously. As we begin to wind down efforts at the state level, I want to thank all of the staff, and every volunteer and first responder who heard the call and mobilized to help. As damage assessments are performed in the coming days, the State stands ready to assist with any support counties may need."
This morning, Governor DeSantis received a full briefing from DEM Director Jared Moskowitz and State Meteorologist Amy Godsey. The Governor also met with United States Coast Guard Captain Ronald Catudal and participated in a call with former United States Ambassador to the Bahamas John Rood regarding ongoing and future recovery efforts in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.
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