Florida Puts 27 Counties Under Emergency as Hurricane Isaias Nears
With Hurricane Isaias approaching the U.S. Southeast coast, Florida's governor on Oct. 9 declared a state of emergency in 27 counties, with the National Guard and emergency supplies pre-positioned. State emergency officials urged residents in coastal and low-lying areas to follow local evacuation notices and prepare water, medication and important documents. Photo: sandbags prepared ahead of a hurricane (file photo).
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图片来源：CBP Photography，经维基共享资源（Public domain）
Story Timeline
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- 2026-10-08Isaias Strengthens to 85 mph; Florida's Escambia County Orders Coastal Zone Evacuations
- 2026-10-08Hurricane Isaias Nears Gulf Coast: Landfall Friday Night, Surge Up to 7 Feet
- 2026-10-09Isaias at 105 mph Heads for Florida Panhandle Landfall Tonight; Surge Up to 7 Feet
- 2026-10-09Florida Puts 27 Counties Under Emergency as Hurricane Isaias NearsThis story
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