Tropical Storm Nate Takes Aim at Gulf Coast; Emergencies Declared in Louisiana, Alabama, Florida
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As the eventual path of Tropical Storm Nate became clearer,
officials along the Gulf Coast warned residents to prepare and not take
the storm lightly. Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency Thursday
for 29 counties in response to the storm. “Tropical Storm Nate is
headed north toward our state and Florida must be prepared,” said Scott
in the release. “I have declared a state of emergency for 29 counties in
Florida to make certain that state, federal and local governments are
able to work together and ensure resources are dispersed to local
communities.
By declaring an emergency in these counties, we can also ensure that there is no hindrance in the transportation of supplies and assets.” Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency Thursday, according to the Associated Press. He announced 1,300 National Guard troops are being mobilized and 15 are heading to New Orleans to monitor the pumping system. A flood in early August revealed the pump issues across the Big Easy. READ MORE
By declaring an emergency in these counties, we can also ensure that there is no hindrance in the transportation of supplies and assets.” Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency Thursday, according to the Associated Press. He announced 1,300 National Guard troops are being mobilized and 15 are heading to New Orleans to monitor the pumping system. A flood in early August revealed the pump issues across the Big Easy. READ MORE
