Following Hurricane Milton’s catastrophic landfall, Governor Ron DeSantis has requested an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to support Florida's response and recovery efforts. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and members...
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Photos: Rubio Joins U.S. Coast Guard Post-Hurricane Milton
Following Hurricane Milton’s catastrophic landfall in Florida, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined the U.S. Coast Guard to survey impacted areas across the State. Photos are courtesy of Senator Rubio’s office. Senator Rubio joins the U.S. Coast Guard for a flyover...
Next Week: Rubio Staff Hosts Mobile Office Hours
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host in-person Mobile Office Hours next week to assist constituents with federal casework issues in their respective local communities. These office hours offer constituents who do not live close to one of Senator Rubio’s...
Rubio, Scott Support Seminole Tribe’s Request for Pre-landfall Emergency Declaration for Milton
Major Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida, bringing with it devastating storm surge, winds, and inland flooding. The Seminole Tribe of Florida should have access to the federal resources required for emergency response and recovery preparations on...
Rubio, Scott to POTUS: Prepare for Hurricane Impacts to Port of Tampa Bay
Major Hurricane Milton is forecasted to potentially hinder or obstruct the Port of Tampa Bay, which receives more than 40 percent of Florida’s petroleum products. It’s crucial for the federal government to expedite all requested measures to protect Florida’s economy...
Rubio, Scott Support Florida’s Request for Pre-landfall Emergency Declaration Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Major Hurricane Milton is forecasted to impact Florida with devastating storm surge, winds, and inland flooding. After just being hit by Hurricane Helene, it’s crucial for the State of Florida to have the support of the federal government. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio...
English/Español: Photos: Rubio Joins President and First Lady in Lee County for Briefing Following Hurricane Ian
As rescue operations, debris removal, and power restoration continue on the ground, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is preparing to push a major disaster supplemental spending measure through Congress. Rubio, along with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis, U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell, joined President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for a briefing with local officials in Lee County to discuss the damage following Hurricane Ian.
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“The strength and resilience of Floridians are inspiring, and I am glad President Biden and First Lady Biden could be here to witness it firsthand. Florida has a long road to recovery ahead. I plan to make sure our state receives the emergency relief it needs to fully rebuild.” — Senator Rubio
Mientras las operaciones de rescate, los operativos de limpieza de escombros y la restauración de la luz continúan en el terreno, el senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL) impulsa una importante medida de gasto suplementario para desastres por parte del Congreso de EE.UU. Rubio, junto al gobernador de Florida Ron DeSantis, la Primera Dama de Florida Casey DeSantis, el senador estadounidense Rick Scott (R-FL) y la administradora de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) Deanne Criswell, se reunieron con el presidente Joe Biden y la primera dama Jill Biden para una sesión informativa con funcionarios locales en el Condado Lee para hablar del daño causado por el Huracán Ian.
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“La fuerza y la resiliencia de los floridanos son inspiradoras, y me complace que el presidente Biden y la primera dama Biden puedan estar aquí para presenciarlo de primera mano. Florida tiene un largo camino por delante hacia la recuperación. Me aseguraré que nuestro estado reciba la ayuda de emergencia que necesita para reconstruirse por completo”. — Senador Rubio