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VOL 22 No. 51
September 28, 2022
Sunset before the storm CINDY LANE | SUN
Anna Maria Island’s beachgoers enjoyed a tranquil sunset just before unwelcome visitor Hurricane Ian was predicted to arrive. For updates, visit amisun.com.
Anna Maria declares state of local emergency Mayor Dan Murphy is authorized to take all actions necessary and appropriate to protect human life and property. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – In response to the anticipated approach of Hurricane Ian, the Anna Maria City Commission has declared a temporary state of local emergency. The commission took this action during an emergency commission meeting held Saturday afternoon, during which the commission adopted city resolution R22-783.
According to the resolution prepared by City Attorney Becky Vose, “The mayor is authorized to take all actions necessary and appropriate to protect human life and property subject to the limitations of Section 252.33, Florida Statutes.” The resolution further authorizes the mayor to use all lawful authority granted to the city and the federal, state, county and city emergency management laws, rules, regulations and orders. The state of local emergency will remain in effect until Saturday, Oct. 1, unless it’s revoked early. The commission can also extend the state of local emergency in additional seven-day
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increments if necessary. In the absence of the mayor, the emergency powers would transfer to Commission Chair Carol Carter. The declaration allows the mayor to establish curfews, limit business hours, prohibit or restrict pedestrian and vehicular movement, declare certain areas off limits, prohibit alcohol sales, prohibit unauthorized or improper gasoline sales and prohibit the use of county-supplied fresh water for any purpose other than cooking, drinking, bathing and sanitary uses. “It’s unfortunate, but situations like this can bring out the worst
AMI prepares for Ian BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND As Ian quickly approached Anna Maria Island at press time, visitors were leaving and residents were anxiously waiting to see what happens next. The one thing that wasn’t happening is panic. JASON SCHAFFER | SUN On Sunday, there was Evacuation route signs are gas at most of the stations posted at various points on on the Island, and no line the Island. to get it. The Publix in Holmes Beach had plenty of bread, toilet paper, nonperishables and no long lines. All three bridges were free of gridlock, and the streets were generally quiet. “If I were staying right on the water, I would probably leave, but we’re a couple streets back, so I would
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