Tag: Hurricane Ian
Joe Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ian beginning Sept. 23 and...
Florida Delegation Urges Biden to Issue to a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian
The entire Florida delegation in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House sent a letter to President Joe Biden in support of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request to approve a Major Disaster Declaration in response...
Ron DeSantis Asks Joe Biden for Major Disaster Declaration After Hurricane Ian Hits Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis requested President Joe Biden grant a Major Disaster Declaration for all 67 counties, for all categories, and all types of assistance, due to the ongoing devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian.
If granted,...
Florida Municipal Electric Association Working With Out of State Partners as Hurricane Ian Looms
Amy Zubaly, the executive director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association, weighed in on Tuesday on preparations for Hurricane Ian.
“Since this past weekend, the Florida Municipal Electric Association has been in contact with public...
Tampa Bay-Area Smart Pond Hurricane Prep Moves From Water Quality to Flood Protection Status
The National Stormwater Trust, Inc. (NST) announced on Monday that it has activated its Hurricane Preparation Plan and is actively preparing to convert its Tampa Bay-area Smart Pond from water quality to flood protection...
