Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Dorian Preparedness

Statement

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received multiple briefings on Hurricane Dorian from Division of Emergency Management Director (DEM) Jared Moskowitz and State Meteorologist Amy Godsey. The Governor continues to be in constant communication with federal, State and local weather experts, as well as county emergency management directors and mayors.

"We have seen what Hurricane Dorian is capable of, and the First Lady and I extend our prayers to the people of the Bahamas," said Governor DeSantis. "As we continue to monitor this storm, all Floridians should follow local reports and heed the call for evacuations. We are ready to deploy assets as needed and will continue to monitor traffic and fuel levels as more counties come under hurricane watches and warnings."

"Hurricane Dorian is the strongest storm to ever threaten the state of Florida on the East Coast," said DEM Director Jared Moskowitz. "No matter what path this storm takes, our state will be impacted. We will continue to work around the clock to prepare."

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for coastal areas of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. St. Johns, Brevard and Volusia counties will issue evacuation orders tomorrow. To assist evacuation traffic, Governor DeSantis has directed the suspension of tolls on Florida's Turnpike Mainline, and selected toll roads across the state.

The toll suspensions include the following:

Alligator Alley
The Turnpike Mainline (SR 91), including the Homestead Extension (SR 821)
Sawgrass Expressway (SR 869)
Beachline Expressway (SR 528)
Orlando Beltway (SR 417 and SR 429)
I-595 Express
I-95 Express
I-75 Express

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