Ron DeSantis — Apr 13, 2023

← Findings

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.

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.