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As Trump cuts FEMA, Florida says it will take care of residents
On the eve of hurricane season, Florida’s top disaster official promised Floridians that they will see no changes to the ...
With FEMA cuts, Florida counties prep for hurricane relief burden
Local governments might have to play a bigger role in leading relief and recovery efforts during this year’s hurricane season ...
Is Florida ready for hurricane season after potential FEMA cuts? Fmr. FEMA administrator weighs in
NOAA predicted an above average hurricane season with at least 3 major hurricanes. This as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem approved ...
Trump’s new FEMA director says he’s unaware of hurricane season
President Trump’s acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA told staff that he was unaware that the U.S ...
FEMA cuts costing central Florida millions in grant money to aid storm survival
Central Florida counties are set to lose millions of dollars that could have been used for the most vulnerable people.
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Budget Conference: Senate slashes proposed disaster funding amid uncertainty about FEMA’s future
Officials stressed these are federal dollars, but that Emergency Management can request more funding as long as it becomes ...
New FEMA director tells staff he didn’t know there was a hurricane season
President Donald Trump’s acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency told staff that he was unaware that the U ...
Hurricane season is here. Where is Florida's disaster preparedness sales tax holiday?
Florida historically holds a two-week sales tax holiday on hurricane supplies at the start of hurricane season. Here's why we haven't seen one yet.
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FEMA says it’s ready for hurricane season even with thousands of cases still open
“We’ve currently got around 900 staff members on the ground in Florida. That’s slightly less than in March, but we are certainly ready to ramp up our numbers as needed,” said FEMA public affairs ...
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Florida Price Gouging Hotline: How it works, how to file a complaint
Here is how to file a price gouging complaint with the Florida Attorney Generals' Office. There are laws to protect consumers when a state of emergency is issued.
Federal workforce cuts raise concerns as Florida enters hurricane season
“We don’t have the same number of meteorologists, hurricane hunters, or experts on the job preparing for an active hurricane season,” Castor added. “FEMA also is not entirely prepared for an active ...
Floridians can now buy guns and ammo during local states of emergency under new law
A ban on selling, displaying firearms and ammunition during a local state of emergency has been repealed under a new bill signed by Gov. DeSantis.