Florida’s governor has called the storm-related death toll "sad" while acknowledging the efforts of local officials in reducing Hurricane Isaias’ devastating effects. The hurricane, which struck late Friday, unleashed destructive winds, heavy rain, flash flooding, and tornado risks across the southeastern U.S., cutting power for hundreds of thousands. Authorities have confirmed six fatalities in the state following the storm’s landfall. A press conference highlighted the coordination between officials in mitigating the worst of the damage.
Governor Ron DeSantis says death toll ‘sad’ but praises work of local officials for helping to minimize storm’s impactSix deaths have been confirmed in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias.In a press conference on Tuesday, Florida governor Ron DeSantis praised the work of local officials for minimizing the impact of the storm, which made landfall late on Friday, bringing strong winds, rain, flash floods and tornado threats across parts of the US south-east, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents without power. Continue reading...
