As Tropical Storm Debby is forecasted to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast in the coming days as a hurricane, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are calling on President Joe Biden to approve an emergency declaration for 61 Florida counties. This proactive measure is crucial for ensuring Florida has access to sufficient federal resources to manage the storm’s impact effectively.
In their letter to President Biden, the senators emphasized the importance of a robust governmental response to protect Floridians and their property:
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“Florida is no stranger to severe weather and storms. Ensuring that the state has access to the federal resources it needs is imperative to protecting Floridians, property, and our communities. As such, we request that you promptly approve Governor DeSantis’ request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration.”
The request supports Florida Governor DeSantis’ appeal for federal assistance to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Debby.
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