The 30-second read
Record incompleteThe Highlands County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to formally declare a state of local emergency. This action is being taken in response to Invest 97L, a weather system that may pose a threat to the area.
Why it matters
Declaring a state of emergency allows the county to access additional resources and funding to better prepare for and respond to potential storm damage.
What happens next
The scheduled meeting date has passed. Minutes or an action agenda are not published in the records we hold.

