The State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee activated to Level Two in response to the severe weather and flooding in the Florida Panhandle. The State Emergency Response Team will continue to monitor the situation, and provide support to counties impacted by the storm.
“It is imperative that those individuals in the path of this storm system monitor the emerging situation and follow all instructions from local officials,†said FDEM Director Bryan W. Koon. “All Floridians should stay alert to possible impacts of this storm system. Do not drive into flood water.â€
The State Emergency Operations Center activated to a Level 2 at 12:30am EDT, and remains in communication with the impacted counties.
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