For Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Hurricane Idalia really hit home.
A giant oak tree fell on the side of the Sunshine State leader’s Tallahassee mansion during Hurricane Idalia Wednesday while his wife and three children were inside.
“A 100-year-old oak tree fell at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee — Mason, Madison, Mamie and I were home at the time, but thankfully no one was hurt,” first lady Casey DeSantis tweeted before 12.45 pm
“Our prayers are with everyone affected by the storm.”
The accompanying photo shows the moss-covered monster split in the middle, with one side lying on its side and the governor’s mansion in the immediate background.
The governor was asked about the close call at an afternoon press conference, telling reporters that his wife had called him to relay the details of the incident.
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis said a tree fell on the governor’s house during Hurricane Idalia Wednesday. Twitter/@CaseyDeSantis
“I think it’s an ancient oak tree split in two,” he said. “And some of it fell. I did not know that it fell on the residence itself. It’s a bit off to the side. So that will be cleared.”
DeSantis speculated about the remnants of the oak chips, and found a silver coating if they were completely removed.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ wife and three children were inside the home when the tree fell. AFP via Getty Images
“If they cut down the whole tree, it’s just going to be more room for my kids to hit baseballs,” he said. “And in some respects for us, even if the tree is good, we’ll probably make it and be fine.”
As Idalia weakened before hitting Florida’s capital, parts of the city were lashed by heavy rain and gusty winds.
DeSantis said the city of 200,000 likely dodged a bullet after some early projections showed Idalia crashing right into it.
“There is rain and wind,” he said. “There is some debris. But it’s not as if the wall has had an impact on Tallahassee. I think you’re going to see more damage.”
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