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Bipartisan Florida Lawmakers Urge Biden to Expedite Hurricane Helene Recovery Aid

Oct 4, 2024, 06:09 PM

Hurricanes Helene and Debby have caused devastating impacts on Florida, prompting a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, to urge federal agencies to expedite hurricane reimbursements and essential resources for the state's recovery. In letters sent to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and President Joe Biden, the lawmakers requested immediate federal assistance to help Floridians recover swiftly from the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Helene. Representative Fletcher is leading a bipartisan effort to ensure FEMA has the disaster funding it needs. These efforts highlight the urgency for expedited disaster funding and resources to facilitate a rapid recovery.