Statement record

Ron DeSantis — Apr 13, 2023

Governor of Florida · Apr 13, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-65 on April 13, 2023, declaring a state of emergency in Broward County. Quoted: “On April 12, 2023, certain areas of Broward County, including the City of Fort Lauderdale, witnessed record breaking, severe and heavy rainfall of over 25 inches, and consequential flooding.” The order cites impacts to “major state and county roadways, airports, hospitals, schools, and other critical infrastructure.” Section 1: “I declare that a state of emergency exists in Broward County.” FDEM deployed without a county request that day. Relief / emergency-management framing; no climate attribution.

Analysis notes

Florida governor (gop_framing, not congressional). In-window primary dated April 13. Names the Fort Lauderdale / Broward flood and airport/road impacts. No climate framing. Rubio April 19 gas video and Rubio/Scott April 21–26 letters are out of window.

Codes

Attacks Federal Response no — State emergency declaration; does not attack FEMA or Biden in this order.
In Window yes — April 13 within April 12 noon – April 17 noon window.
Disaster Mention yes — Names April 12 Broward / Fort Lauderdale rainfall, flooding, and airport/road impacts.
Climate Connection no — No climate attribution.