Lee County declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Lee County officials declared a state of emergency Tuesday afternoon as Tropical Storm Elsa makes its way along the coast.

Lee County Commission Chairman Kevin Ruane made the announcement in a press conference around 3 p.m.

Officials said the state of emergency will last a maximum of one week and make federal funding available that would allow FEMA to pay for potential damage from Elsa.

Lee County government offices and facilities closed at 2 p.m. to non-essential employees.

LeeTran will stop operating busses at 5 p.m., commissioners announced in Tuesday’s press conference.

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