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Suwannee County declares local state of emergency

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Posted at 10:28 AM, Aug 29, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-29 10:28:51-04

SUWANNEE COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) — The Suwannee County Board of Commissioners has declared a local state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Dorian's landfall.

The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners have just signed a local state of emergency (LSE) for Suwannee County effective immediately for the next 7 days.

The LSE ensures that the county is able to properly take necessary preventative measures to help mitigate potential damage from Hurricane Dorian.

This is a developing story. Stay with us for details.