Twenty-eight states have sent resources to Florida as the state deals with devastation left by Hurricane Irma.
"Florida has received an incredible outpouring of support from other states in responding to Hurricane Irma. Responding to catastrophic storms like this takes a collaborative and coordinated team effort," Scott said. "The strength and speed of these states' help has been instrumental in our planned response to Irma. The people of Florida are incredibly thankful for their selfless dedication. Together, we can withstand this storm and come back even stronger."
Assistance ranges from Chinook helicopters from Alabama and Connecticut to Hazmat teams from Washington, D.C. and Urban Search and Rescue units from Michigan.
Here is the latest from Florida:
Trump approves disaster declaration
President Donald Trump approved Scott's request for a major declaration. The declaration authorizes federal funding to flow directly to Florida and reimburses local communities and the state for aid and response to the hurricane.
Shelters open
More than 116,000 people are in Florida shelters, including 12,700 individuals with special needs. Tens of thousands of more Floridians are in shelters, hotels and private homes outside the state.
More than 250,000 Floridians are estimated to be riding out the storm in Alabama.
Utilities
Six million people in Florida are currently without power.
Military support
Some 7,000 members of the Florida Army and Air National Guard are deployed to assist with planning and logistical operations. More than 700 guardsmen are preparing to set up food and water distribution sites.
States that have deployed troops or are positioning support include North Carolina, Ohio, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Connecticut, Mississippi, New Jersey, Alabama, Michigan, Massachusetts, Maryland and Iowa.
Transportation
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is currently closed due to high winds. Multiple airports are closed including:
- Boca Raton Airport (BCT)
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (KFLL)
- Key West International Airport (KEYW)
- St Pete-Clearwater International (PIE)
- Tallahassee Commercial Airport (68J)
- Tampa Executive Airport (VDF)
- Tavares Seaplane Base (FA1)
- Williston Municipal Airport (X60)
- The following airports have terminated Commercial Service:
- Daytona Beach International (KDAB)
- Melbourne International Airport (MLB)
- Palm Beach International (KPBI)
- Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
- The following airports
- Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport (TNT)
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
- Miami Executive Airport (TMB)
- Miami Homestead General Aviation (X51)
- Miami International (KMIA)
- Opa-Locka Executive Airport (OPF)
- Orlando International (KMCO)
- Tampa International (KTPA)
- Venice Municipal Airport (VNC)
- Vero Beach Municipal Airport (VRB)
- Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport (GIF)
- Port Updates:
- Key West: Port closed
- Miami: Port closed
- Port Everglades: Port closed
- Palm Beach: Port Closed
- Manatee: Port closed
- St. Petersburg: Port closed
- Canaveral: Port closed
- Ft Pierce: Port Closed
- Jacksonville: Port closed
- Fernandina: Port closed
- Tampa: Port closed
- Panama City: Port Closed
- Pensacola: Open with restrictions
Telecommunications
Free Xfinity WiFi hotspots are available throughout the state for individuals in need, including non-Xfinity customers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, which are located both indoors and outdoors in places such as shopping districts, parks and businesses, visit Xfinity.com/wifi.
Charter Communications opened all of their Spectrum WiFi hotspots across Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Irma get connected.
Record storm surge
The storm surge in Jacksonville, Florida set a new record, according to the National Weather Service. The previous record was set in 1964 during Hurricane Dora.
Looters arrested
Dozens of people have been arrested for looting during the hurricane, Florida officials said.
Miami-Dade County Police said as many as 28 people were arrested Sunday. Another nine were arrested in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale has also made storm-related arrests.
Police have asked everyone to stay at home and issued a warning to those thinking of committing a crime.