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Report Regarding Actions Taken During Hurricane Ian and Ratification of Proclamation No. 2022-01 Declaring State of Local Emergency Due to Hurricane Ian
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Pursuant to Section 21-206, Emergency Management Director James Coleman will provide the Board with a report regarding the actions taken during Hurricane Irma.
Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency in every county in the State of Florida due to the severity and magnitude of the hurricane on September 24, 2022. A State of Local Emergency was declared for a period of seven (7) days for Hernando County, effective September 26, 2022. A copy of the Governor's Executive Order and Declaration of State of Local Emergency is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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LEGAL NOTE
The Board has authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, Hernando County Code XII, § 21-201 through 21-210, and Executive Order No. 21-219.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board ratify the actions taken by Emergency Management during the State of Emergency declared for Hurricane Ian.