DeSantis visits Perry to address the response to Hurricane Idalia

PERRY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Taylor County’s city of Perry on Wednesday to discuss the state’s response to Hurricane Idalia.

DeSantis planned to talk to reporters at about 3:45 p.m., at the U.S. Post Office at 1600 S. Jefferson St. His communication team had planned to livestream it, but were unable to do so.

Maj. Gen. John Haas, who is in command of the National Guard in Florida, and Jared Perdue, the secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, were also scheduled to be there.

For the latest on Idalia’s impact in Florida and the live radar, visit the Local10.com Hurricane section.

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