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
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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
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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...
Rubio, Scott Urge Biden Administration to Quickly Submit Hurricane Disaster Estimates
In 2022, Hurricanes Fiona, Ian, and Nicole caused tremendous damage to coastal communities and millions of residents in Florida and Puerto Rico.U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young requesting an expedited compilation and submission to Congress of the disaster assistance figures related to those storms.
- “With substantial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), Floridians and Puerto Ricans have begun the long road to recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricanes Fiona, Ian and Nicole, and we stand ready to support those recovery efforts through emergency supplemental appropriations.”
- “[W]e write to request your expedited compilation and submission to Congress of comprehensive disaster assistance figures related to Hurricanes Fiona, Ian and Nicole, so that we may swiftly take up and pass an emergency disaster funding measure to ensure our communities impacted by the storm have all resources needed to fully recover from its devastating effects.”
Want more information? Read the full letter here.