Tropical storm Debby has made landfall in Western Florida, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall. While the wind damage is not as severe as some recent hurricanes, the slow pace of the storm is leading to significant rainfall in the Florida panhandle and surrounding states like Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina.
According to PowerOutage.com, around 350,000 residents in Georgia and Florida are currently without power (https://poweroutage.us/). Unfortunately, there have been reports of fatalities and injuries caused by the storm, including a tragic incident involving a truck driver and a tree falling on a mobile home (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-debby-florida-landfall/).
With many low-lying areas in Florida, it’s important for the state government to provide support and guidance during such natural disasters. It’s crucial for the Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, to take proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, particularly in situations that impact the entire state.