WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as Hurricane Eta moves toward Florida’s West coast, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement urging Floridians to remain alert and get prepared NOW for any impacts.

Senator Rick Scott said, “As we know, severe weather can change very quickly and should not be underestimated, so every Florida family must take Hurricane Eta seriously, get prepared NOW for any impacts and listen closely to your local officials for updates. Floridians should have their emergency kit ready, with food, water, medications and emergency supplies, as well as everything you need to stay safe from the coronavirus, like masks and cleaning supplies. Right now, this is a large, fast-moving storm heading toward Florida’s West coast, bringing life-threatening storm surge along our Gulf Coast and heavy rainfall throughout most of the state. I’ve been speaking to National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham for updates throughout the week, and remain in constant contact as we continue to monitor this storm. We must take this storm seriously – Floridians need to stay vigilant and stay tuned to your local news, don’t put yourself or your family at risk.”

Read more on how to protect yourself and others from the coronavirus while preparing for a storm from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) ###