In the release, Scott noted that if Hurricane Matthew directly hits Florida, the damage to the state could be similar to that experienced during Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
The state of emergency ensures all resources will be in place for evacuations, shelters and other necessities, Scott added.
The release said the National Hurricane Center shows Florida could be impacted by the storm as early as Wednesday.
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