Texas A&M Task Force 1 has been deployed to Florida at the request of FEMA.
Hurricane Idalia rapidly intensifying, eyeing Florida as a major hurricane with life-threatening impacts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for dozens of counties with evacuation orders issued in multiple areas as residents brace for the hurricane. "The State of Texas is sending personnel and resources to Florida as Hurricane Idalia prepares to make landfall in Florida tomorrow," said Governor Greg Abbott in a statement. "Our country is stronger when we come together in times of crisis—and Texas is answering the call to support the people of Florida through this hurricane."Satellite imagery from NOAA showed the power of Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin at sunrise on Tuesday morning.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for several counties in the state as the hurricane approaches. Texas A&M Task Force 1 will serve alongside eight task forces from Florida and 8 other FEMA task forces.
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