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 Surveys Damage from 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. He and U.S. Representative Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) joined the U.S. Coast Guard to survey the catastrophic damage in Charlotte and Lee Counties. Video from the flight is available here.
Prior to the flight, Rubio sent a letter to his colleagues on the Senate Committee on Appropriations emphasizing the importance of a “robust and timely federal response … to ensure that sufficient resources are provided to rebuild critical infrastructure and public services capacity, and to assist our fellow Floridians in rebuilding their lives.”
FOTOS: RUBIO REVISA DAÑOS TRAS EL HURACÁN IAN
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 y el Representante estadounidense Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) estuvieron con la Guardia Costera de EE.UU. para inspeccionar los daños catastróficos en los condados de Charlotte y Lee.
Antes del vuelo, Rubio le envió una carta a sus colegas en el Comité de Asignaciones del Senado enfatizando la importancia de una “respuesta federal robusta y oportuna… para garantizar que se proporcionen los recursos suficientes para reconstruir la infraestructura crítica y la capacidad de los servicios públicos, y para ayudar a nuestros compatriotas de Florida en la reconstrucción de sus vidas”.