TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --- Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of Subtropical Storm Alberto.
Governor Scott made the announcement on Saturday morning.
At a briefing at the state emergency operations center in Tallahassee, authorities urged Floridians to take the storm seriously.
Wes Maul, the state's emergency management director, said timing of the storm is uncertain, but the entire state will feel the effects. Swelling riverbanks, tornadoes and localized flooding are possible.
Gov. Scott Declares State of Emergency in Florida for Subtropical Storm Alberto
Visit https://t.co/Asbp8eNW9e to find information on shelters, road closures, and evacuation routes.
The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) contact number is 1-800-342-3557.— FDLE (@fdlepio) May 26, 2018
This morning, I have declared a state of emergency across FL to ensure our state has the resources they need to keep their families safe and prepare for the torrential rain and severe flooding Subtropical Storm Alberto will bring. https://t.co/8yK1qdB5eD
— Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) May 26, 2018
The @FLGuard has 5,500 guard members available for deployment if needed. @FLHSMV, @MyFWC and @fdlepio are actively monitoring Subtropical Storm #Alberto and are standing-by to respond as needed.
— Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) May 26, 2018
.@FLDEO has activated the Private Sector Hotline at 850-815-4925. The hotline is available for business inquiries about the storm, preparedness information and post-impact information.
— Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) May 26, 2018
