Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday declared an emergency in seven counties across the state due to flooding that could impact polling sites during the Tuesday midterms.
The order signed by the Republican governor cited “heavy rainfall across portions of Florida with several occurrences of consequential flooding” that affected major interstates, state and local roadways, schools, and other infrastructure.
The emergency was declared in Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties.
“I order the Adjutant General to activate the Florida National Guard, as needed, to deal with this emergency,” it said. “I further order the Director of the Florida State Guard to activate the Florida State Guard, as needed, to respond to this emergency.”…