Florida Governor Jeb Bush gives speech on Hurricane Wilma/Notes
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Fl Gov Bush gives speech – 1pm Oct 23 2005 – on CNN Says SW Florida – Cat 2 – including keys Mandatory evacuation – evacuation since 14 months ago Voluntary evacuation underway as well Tolls suspended on Florida Turnpike Traffic flowing smoothly 23 shelters open; more will open, includes shelter for frail and elderly Pet shelters opening As of 10am this morning, there were more than 220m gallons of fuel (diesel and gasoline) at Florida ports Adequate fuel Georgia, Mississippi, texas, NY helping too 200 trucks ice, 86,000 MREs Plus FEMA support “As I said, this is a team effort,” says Governor Bush. Speech in two languages: English and Spanish Craig Fulgate, Director of Florida Emergency Management also speaks “You need to pay attention to your local officials,” says Fulgate Ben Nelson, State Meteorologist, says that the storm is currently category 2 Storm tomorrow, 25mph, extra danger for parts within the eye and south of the eye “There is no cause for a New Orleans like concern,” says Gov. Bush Ports are to be closed, including Port Canaveral