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Governor Ron DeSantis says 5000 Florida National Guard troops have been activated ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival.
Another 2000 Guard members from Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina have also been called up to help Florida recover from the storm.
Five urban search-and-rescue teams are also activated and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is mobilized to help out.
The governor adds the U.S. Coast Guard is also available to assist with preparation and response efforts.