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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Of course he’s done plenty.  It’s comical how some of you are acting like all of these funds, resources, shelters, National Guard, etc. would have just magically appeared.  No.  FIVE DAYS before Ian made landfall, DeSantis was in the thick of preparations, declaring a state of emergency in 24 counties (including Lee Co., btw) and making sure all emergency powers were in place.  Five days prior.  He was urging people to evacuate.  There is nothing you can say that negates this.  The partisan garbage makes it very clear those of you trying (and failing) to trash him are just not serious people.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-218, declaring a State of Emergency for 24 counties in the potential path of Tropical Depression 9. Additionally, Governor DeSantis has requested a federal pre-landfall Emergency Declaration in anticipation of impacts from the storm. This declaration will make available important resources and support, as well as free up funding sources for emergency protective measures. Under this this emergency order, members of the Florida National Guard will be activated and on standby awaiting orders.

https://www.flgov.com/2022/09/23/governor-ron-desantis-declares-state-of-emergency-for-24-counties-urges-floridians-to-prepare-for-impacts-from-tropical-depression-9/[/quote]

You think DeSantis built the shelters in five days?

These shelters were what Republicans call pork. They are high school gyms, community centers, recreation centers, and other event spaces that were funded with up to 75% FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant and Public Assistance Grant funds because they were built to shelter standards to serve as emergency standards. The Disaster Management teams have all been trained and equipped by FEMA. Florida has had a bunch of hurricanes. The Emergency Operations people in the coastal counties know how to do the immediate preparation and response. The longer-term relief and recovery are when the state and federal governments need to function effectively. [/quote]

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