Florida officials celebrated President Donald Trump’s approval of critical disaster assistance for Floridians affected by Hurricane Isaias.
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) confirmed the president's Major Emergency Disaster Declaration, thanking him and Gov. Ron DeSantis for their leadership and for working with him to receive the aid.
Great news for Florida! President Trump has approved critical disaster assistance for 15 counties impacted by Hurricane Isaias.
I’ve been working closely with the White House to get this done, and President Trump delivered just days after receiving the request from the Great Governor DeSantis.
I am grateful to @POTUS and Governor @RonDeSantis for their leadership and commitment to helping Florida families and communities recover!
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) October 28, 2026
Praise From Lawmakers
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) thanked President Trump for responding to Gov. DeSantis' request for federal aid.
So grateful to @POTUS for answering our call for a Major Emergency Disaster Declaration.
While the state is working diligently to restore areas destroyed by Isaias, this approval will help bolster ongoing efforts in Florida’s Panhandle. https://t.co/4WQkC7Irys
— Senator Ashley Moody (@SenAshleyMoody) October 28, 2026
Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.) also praised the gubernatorial candidate for his role in the response.
.@ByronDonalds has stood with Northwest Florida every step of the way. If this is any indication of how he’ll lead as governor, Florida is in good hands.
— Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) October 28, 2026
Major Emergency Disaster Declaration
The declaration allows the release of federal funds to help communities affected by Isaias to recover from the aftermath.
According to the declaration, the funds will help provide individual assistance to residents and households in Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington counties.
Individual assistance may include temporary housing, basic home repairs, essential personal property, and other necessary disaster-related expenses for eligible residents.
Hazard mitigation county assistance is still under review, as of Oct. 28, 2026.
