The move paves the way for any possible evacuations or roadblocks that may be necessary before, during or after the storm.

Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for south Georgia counties expected to be impacted by Hurricane Milton.Milton, now a Category 5 hurricane, is barreling toward the Florida coast. It’s expected to remain a major hurricane as it tracks toward Florida,

Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency for 51 counties across Florida as Hurricane Milton makes its way toward the state.