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File #: 2024-16869   
Type: County Attorney Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/6/2024 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 10/6/2024 Final action:
Title: Request Approval of Resolution Declaring a Local State of Emergency
Attachments: 1. State of Florida Executive Order 24-214, 2. RESOLUTION NO 24_Tropical Storm Milton October 6 2024

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Request Approval of Resolution Declaring a Local State of Emergency

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INITIATOR:                                                                                                                              DEPARTMENT:

Matthew G. Minter, Esquire                                                                County Attorney


DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

A tropical storm named Tropical Storm Milton is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, bringing the potential for severe weather to Marion County, including intense thunderstorms and strong winds. Advance preparation and planning are critical to an effective county-wide response in the event of severe weather, which justifies the adoption of this declaration of state of local emergency.

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommended action

Motion to approve and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute Resolution declaring a state of emergency regarding Tropical Storm Milton.

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