DeSantis provides updates on Hurricane Debby as storm makes landfall

Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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Credit: WINK News

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Tallahassee regarding the looming landfall of Hurricane Debby.

During the news conference on Monday, DeSantis’s opening comments were to announce that Hurricane Debby had made landfall in Steinhatchee.

Debby’s track is similar to that of Hurricane Idalia in August 2023; however, Debby’s maximum sustained winds are around 80 mph, while Idalia entered the Big Bend at 120 mph.

Storm surge and flooding were reported throughout the state, with impacts being felt first in Southwest Florida.

Around 143,000 people are without power due to the impacts of the storm.

DeSantis commented that Floridians must avoid roadways as road flooding can impact motorists.

The Florida Department of Transportation has been ordered to be available for 24-hour shifts to assist throughout the storm.

Other Florida government departments are prepped to assist residents throughout the storm.

Finally, if you have a generator, do not use it inside your home, as carbon monoxide poisoning may occur.

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