I called on the CDC to help with the algae & red tide crisis here in Florida. They just wrote back. Said they are ready to help but can’t until the state asks for it. What is going on? Why aren’t state leaders asking for help? This is a real crisis – we need all hands on deck!

I called on the CDC to help with the algae & red tide crisis here in Florida. They just wrote back. Said they are ready to help but can’t until the state asks for it. What is going on? Why aren’t state leaders asking for help? This is a real crisis – we need all hands on deck! pic.twitter.com/JY81j8xT3d

— Senator Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) August 8, 2018