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August 29, 2023
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Florida Governor Issues Hurricane Idalia Update – August 29, 2023

This morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Idalia at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue and Major General John Haas. As the storm approaches, landfall is expected early Wednesday morning with evacuation orders being called across 22 counties. The Governor also expanded the Executive Order to include three additional counties, bringing the t read more…

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August 29, 2023
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Florida DOT Suspends Lane Closures, Tolls as They Prepare for Hurricane Idalia

As Florida prepares for Hurricane Idalia, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has opened the maximum amount of lanes possible within construction zones to ensure mobility in impact areas. Contractors on these construction projects are currently securing work sites, clearing traffic control devices that are not actively being used to direct traffic, and checking drainage systems.

Tolls have been suspended facilities within the projected path of the storm. Toll suspension read more…

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August 28, 2023
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South Carolina DOT Prepares Teams Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) maintenance forces are loading trucks, sharpening blades and cleaning out storm drains among other tasks in preparation for anticipated severe weather from Tropical Storm Idalia in South Carolina.

Crews began preparing over the weekend read more…

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August 28, 2023
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Tropical Storm Idalia May Strengthen to a Major Hurricane Before Hitting Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia is anticipated to become a significant threat to Florida this week, as weather experts say the storm may rapidly strengthen to become a serious major hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in Florida.

There is currently an ‘extreme’ risk for impacts in a read more…

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