Hillsborough County residents will see the state of local emergency, initiated in early October extended through Sunday as county officials work tirelessly to manage the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. This extension signed by County Administrator Bonnie Wise, allows for continued resource allocation and federal reimbursement of storm-related expenses, according to an executive order.
The continuation of the emergency status follows the original declaration, which went into effect on October 6, just as the storm showed its potential ferocity. While the typical span for a local emergency is seven days, this extension illustrates a recognition, that recovery is a process, not an event, and far from over. The order is in place to “ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community,” according to
Hillsborough County’s announcement
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Under the powers granted by the County’s Emergency Management Ordinance and Chapter 252 of the Florida Statutes, the extension is not just a local maneuver. Gov. Ron DeSantis has also acknowledged the gravity of the situation, proclaiming a state of emergency for the entirety of Florida in response to Milton’s wrath.
Local emergency managers, bolstered by the order, now find themselves in a race against time and the elements. Structured to facilitate rapid action when seconds and minutes can spell the difference between calamity and safety, local authorities are leveraging every available avenue to restore normalcy.
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