hurricane

Frost Amendments to Hurricane Preparedness Bill Pass House

The House of Representatives recently voted on the Weather Act Reauthorization Act, which funds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) ability to research…

2 days ago

DeSantis Doles out Millions to Take on Hurricanes and Financially Assist Floridians

REDINGTON SHORES, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced $50 million toward beach renourishment and signed two bills into law Wednesday morning, appropriating…

1 week ago

2024 Hurricane Season Projected to be Worst Ever

Although Florida is inarguably the most active landing place for hurricanes in the United States, weather experts are projecting that…

4 weeks ago

Steube Introduces Clean Up DEBRIS Act to assist in Post-Disaster Recovery

Washington, D.C.- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fl) floored the Clean Up Disasters and Emergencies with Better Recovery and Immediate Support…

6 months ago

DeSantis Announces $6.4 Million for Small Businesses Following Idalia

After Hurricane Idalia swept through Florida’s Big Bend region, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced more than $6.4 million for…

7 months ago

Florida State Guard Activated for First Time in 75 Years to Help Hurricane Idalia Effort

Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida State Guard for the first time since the end of World War II to…

8 months ago

All Florida School Districts Fully Reopen One Week After Hurricane Idalia Hit

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that all 67 school districts that were closed due to Hurricane Idalia and fully reopened…

8 months ago

DeSantis Announces 96% of Power Restored Five Days After Hurricane Idalia’s Landfall

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that nearly 545,000 accounts, representing 96% of all accounts that lost power following Hurricane Idalia, have…

8 months ago

Moody Highlights Idalia Recovery, Contrasts with Massachusetts

Florida Attorney General (AG) Ashley Moody appeared on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria to discuss Hurricane Idalia recovery work, highlighting how communities came together…

8 months ago

Steube Blasts Biden's Demands for Ukraine Money in Disaster Relief Supplementals

As recovery efforts from Hurricane Idalia continue, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Bottom Line, where he expressed relief the storm passed through…

8 months ago

'You Loot, We Shoot!' DeSantis Issues Warning to Potential Looters After Hurricane Idalia

Governor Ron DeSantis issued a warning today to anyone thinking about looting after Hurricane Idalia. "We are not going to…

8 months ago

Recovery Underway After Hurricane Idalia Pummels Florida

Hurricane Idalia made landfall this morning at 9am near Keaton Beach in the Big Bend region of Florida as a…

8 months ago

DeSantis Announces One Million Gallons of Fuel, 25,000 Linemen on Standby As Hurricane Idalia Approaches

As Hurricane Idalia barrels up the Gulf of Mexico toward the Big Bend region of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has…

8 months ago

DeSantis Announces Activation of Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Idalia

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities…

8 months ago

Idalia Intensifies into Hurricane, Evacuation Orders Given

Idalia has intensified into a hurricane and Governor Ron DeSantis has issued evacuation orders. "Evacuation orders have been issued for…

8 months ago

Rubio, Scott Call on Biden to Approve Hurricane Idalia Emergency Declaration

With the looming threat of Tropical Storm Idalia – which is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane – Senators…

8 months ago

DeSantis Cancels Campaign Appearance as Tropical Storm Heads Towards Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Tallahassee today to give an update after ordering preparations for Tropical Storm…

8 months ago

Scott Wants NOAA to Leverage Rubio Coral Reef Restoration Bill

Washington, D.C.- Senator Rick Scott is publicly calling for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to release emergency funds…

9 months ago