The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced federal disaster assistance to aid Florida in its response to the emergency conditions caused by Hurricane Helene.
The assistance, effective from September 23rd onwards, will help alleviate the hardship and suffering faced by the local population.
President Biden’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts, including providing assistance to save lives, protect property, and ensure public health and safety. Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis to state, tribal, and eligible local governments, as well as certain private non-profit organizations, for emergency protective measures and mass care, including evacuation and shelter support.
This assistance covers 28 counties: Bay, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Monroe, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla.
Read: Pasco County Opens Shelters In Preparation For Tropical Storm Helene
Additionally, federal funding is available for emergency protective measures in 13 other counties: Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Escambia, Hamilton, Holmes, Marion, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Sumter, Union, Walton, and Washington.
John E. Brogan has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer to oversee federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
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