In order to make evacuations easier DeSantis suspended tolls around the Tampa Bay area. And 5,000 Florida state national guard troops were mobilized, with an additional 2,000 on standby in neighboring Alabama and Louisiana if they are needed.
President Joe Biden declared emergency status. He authorized the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA to provide assistance and coordinate disaster relief.
Biden had a trip planned to Florida on Tuesday which was canceled due to the storm.
NASA announced that the moon rocket on the Kennedy Space Center launch pad would be removed to the more secure hangar. This will add weeks to any future launch date.
