ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to hit the Sunshine State Monday, just as the Republican National Convention opens in Tampa.The governor issued an eight-page executive order outlining disaster preparations, which he called "a normal step." The order puts the state emergency management director in charge of the Florida National Guard, activates mutual aid agreements and suspends some regulations.
Scott said the organizers of the Republican Convention are involved in his twice-daily briefings with federal, state and local officials.
"Preparation is a key to success and all visitors can be assured they are safe in Florida," he said.
Contributing: Bob Rathgeber, Ft. Myers News-Press
