Florida activates Emergency Operations Center to Level 1 in response to Tropical Storm Isaias

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Florida Emergency Response Team activated to Level 1 Wednesday morning in response to Tropical Storm Isaias, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.Under a Level 1 activation, “all primary and support agencies under the state plan are notified,” according to Floridadisaster.org.Under the leadership of FDEM Executive Director Jared Perdue, the state emergency management team said the state is prepared and ready to respond.“Florida is ready,” FDEM said. “Our partners are working around the clock to support communities and ensure resources are positioned where they are needed most.”The Level 1 activation comes the same morning the Tropical Depression Nine strengthened into a tropical storm, getting the name Isaias.Stay up-to-date with WCTV’s First Alert latest Isaias updates here.To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Nextdoor and X (Twitter).Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us