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Tropical Storm Isaac: County Declares State Of Emergency
Sarasota County declared a local state of emergency based on the expected path of Tropical Storm Isaac.
Updated Friday, Aug. 24 3:15 p.m.
Sarasota County declared a local State of Emergency Friday afternoon in preparation for damage from Tropical Storm Isaac.
Isaac is moving through the Caribbean toward the southwest coast of Florida on Thursday afternoon.
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Declaring a local state of emergency is a proactive measure to allow Sarasota County to be prepared for any unforeseen expenditures due to the storm, and to use the county's emergency operations plans, according to the country.
Additional flooding, tornado warnings or other urgent updates can happen as Tropical Storm Isaac moves toward the southwest coast of Florida.
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The State of Emergency also enable residents and businesses to file claims for damages from Isaac, much like .
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