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Florida braces for Hurricane Milton

Ron DeSantis Not Relying on FEMA As Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton

Florida "does not rely on FEMA for preparation, rescue, or response," DeSantis spokesman Jeremy Redfern told Newsweek.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune on MSN · 1d

Ahead of Hurricane Milton Florida landfall, using tape on windows could backfire, FEMA says

Don't tape up your windows! FEMA says if a window is taped, when it breaks, the glass will shatter into large, life-threatening shards

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

FEMA debunks rumors on funding ahead of Hurricane Milton

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the disinformation is impacting the morale of recovery workers and employees.

FEMA administrator fires back at Hurricane Helene critics

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FEMA administrator fires back at Hurricane Helene critics: We've been on the ground before it hit Florida

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell clarifies the organization's response to Hurricane Helene in the wake of criticism on "Special Report."

Tampa Bay Times · 8d

Biden approves FEMA aid for Florida counties hit by Helene

FEMA announced that along with Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, federal aid would be available for those affected by Hurricane Helene in the following counties: Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Sarasota, Taylor and Wakulla counties.

YAHOO!News · 8d

FEMA administrator surveys Florida damage from Hurricane Helene

Administrator Deanne Criswell surveyed damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Florida, assessing the state’s need for federal resources in response to the storm, according to The White House on Saturday.

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As Major Hurricane Approaches Florida, FEMA Faces Severe Staffing Shortage

Fewer than 10 percent of the agency’s disaster workers are available to respond to Hurricane Milton and other calamities.

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Florida GOP Rep. Who Voted Against FEMA Funding Calls for Aid Before Milton

"We need FEMA DOLLARS FREE'D UP," Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wrote on social media as her state braces for the arrival of Hurricane Milton.

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Will your flood damaged Florida home get bulldozed? FEMA's 50% rule explained

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — There is no easy way to interpret the federal guidelines regarding the FEMA 50% rule. But one thing ...

Some federal Florida lawmakers want early return to DC to bolster FEMA funds

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Florida’s US lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want Congress to come back early and boost ...

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Hurricane Milton is threatening an already-battered Florida — and is now a political issue

Millions in Florida may soon be ordered to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected strike along the state's west coast ...

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Florida federal officials want Congress ensuring FEMA, SBA have money to address Helene damage

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott said it has become even more critical that Congress ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...

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All Americans should be 'outraged' over Mayorkas' comments on lack of FEMA funds, says Florida AG Moody

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody reacts to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' warning about FEMA funding on ...

FEMA shuts down help centers in Fla., to stay in state as Milton approaches

FEMA is temporarily closing its disaster recovery centers in Tampa Bay as its own staff prepares for Hurricane Milton to hit ...

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