DeSoto County declares local state of emergency for 2026 Fall Storm
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DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - DeSoto County commissioners have declared a local state of emergency because of the 2026 Fall Storm.The Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2026-104 on Nov. 2. The resolution says the storm could damage public utilities, roads, drainage systems, communications systems and homes and businesses.High water causes dangerous conditions in DeSoto County and North PortThe declaration allows the county to streamline some normal procedures during the emergency. That includes work to protect public safety, contracts, hiring, equipment rentals, supplies and spending public funds.The emergency declaration takes effect immediately and lasts one week.