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FL Gov. DeSantis And Miami-Dade County Mayor Declare Local State Of Emergency Amid Extreme Flood Conditions

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The severe weather and rain that has poured over South Florida on Wednesday has forced local and state-wide officials to declare a state of emergency in Miami-Dade County and other surrounding South Florida counties.

Miami-Dade Mayor made her declaration first yesterday, stating, “I just declared a local state of emergency in Miami-Dade County, effective immediately, in response to the inclement weather and excessive rainfall affecting South Florida. As our departments and first responders continue working to keep residents and businesses safe, this is a necessary step to protect the health, safety and welfare of the entire community.”

In an X post made last night, Gov DeSantis said “I have declared a state of emergency for Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties due to major flooding from Invest 90L. DEM Director Kevin Guthrie and the @FLSERT team will be on-site to coordinate the state response.”

DeSantis added, “preliminary reports indicate that the rainfall and flooding has affected and may continue to impact the operational capability of critical infrastructure, including major interstates, state and county roadways, airports, schools, and other critical infrastructure.”

Miami-Dade and much of South Florida was impacted by severe weather on Wednesday, with more than a foot of rain falling in a few hours in certain areas, triggering a rare flash flood emergency.

The EO for South Florida has also extended to Broward, Collier, Lee, and Sarasota counties.

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ICYMI: U.S. Declares State Of Emergency Amid Monkeypox Virus Outbreak

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Monkeypox virus cases are on the rise across the country.

The Biden administration is declaring the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency in the U.S.  White House COVID Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, who is also helping on this front, says the decision gives the government more readily available options to fight the infectious disease. The first confirmed case of monkeypox virus in the U.S. came on May 18.

During a briefing Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that the virus is spreading rapidly.  She insisted the administration is working aggressively to end the outbreak as soon as possible, including the rapid dispersal of monkeypox vaccines. 

READ MORE: HEALTH REPORT: CDC Investigating Seven Monkeypox Cases, Issues Warning To High Risk Communities

The virus has been spreading primarily through direct physical contact.  More than 6,600 cases have been considered probable or confirmed since monkeypox was first found in the U.S.  New York is the epicenter of America’s monkeypox outbreak with the CDC saying New York has more than 1600 cases or nearly one in four of all U.S. cases. While cases have been detected in every state except Montana and Wyoming.

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U.S. Declares State Of Emergency Amid Monkeypox Virus Outbreak

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covid 19 vaccine swapped for saline

Monkeypox virus cases are on the rise across the country.

The Biden administration is declaring the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency in the U.S.  White House COVID Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, who is also helping on this front, says the decision gives the government more readily available options to fight the infectious disease. The first confirmed case of monkeypox virus in the U.S. came on May 18.

During a briefing Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that the virus is spreading rapidly.  She insisted the administration is working aggressively to end the outbreak as soon as possible, including the rapid dispersal of monkeypox vaccines. 

READ MORE: HEALTH REPORT: CDC Investigating Seven Monkeypox Cases, Issues Warning To High Risk Communities

The virus has been spreading primarily through direct physical contact.  More than 6,600 cases have been considered probable or confirmed since monkeypox was first found in the U.S.  New York is the epicenter of America’s monkeypox outbreak with the CDC saying New York has more than 1600 cases or nearly one in four of all U.S. cases. While cases have been detected in every state except Montana and Wyoming.

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