Update - Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Idalia Deaths

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For Immediate Release
September 6, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s 25 local district medical examiners report hurricane deaths to the Medical Examiners Commission (MEC) following examinations and confirmation that a death is storm-related. FDLE staffs the MEC.

As of today, the MEC has confirmed two deaths attributed to Hurricane Idalia from the counties listed below.

Alachua County – 1
Brevard County - 1

Additional updates will be provided daily as needed.

For Further Information Contact:
FDLE Office of Public Information
(850) 410-7001

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