Milton, FEMA and Florida
How Florida Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Funding Reacted to Milton
Congress passed a stopgap spending bill on September 25 to keep government agencies funded into December and avoid a shutdown.
What to know about FEMA disaster relief ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's damage and ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, FEMA has faced criticism and misinformation surrounding its disaster response.
FEMA says it is ‘fully positioned’ to deal with Hurricane Milton’s assault through Florida
The Federal Emergency Management Agency declared Tuesday it is “well-positioned” to handle the needs of Floridians who become disaster victims as Hurricane Milton plows across the
Ron DeSantis Not Relying on FEMA As Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton
Florida "does not rely on FEMA for preparation, rescue, or response," DeSantis spokesman Jeremy Redfern told Newsweek.
FEMA battles misinformation as Hurricane Milton hits Florida
As Hurricane Milton slams Florida's west coast on Wednesday, FEMA officials vowed that misinformation won’t derail efforts to support disaster recovery, urging the public to rely on official guidance and be cautious of false claims circulating about the agency’s role and resources.
Florida asking FEMA for help cleaning up Hurricane Milton debris after it hits the state
The State of Florida is asking the federal government for more help cleaning up after Hurricane Milton leaves the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the request will be focused on bringing people from out of state to help clean debris.
Did Tennessee lawmakers vote against funding FEMA? The claim lacks important context
The bill several Tennessee lawmakers voted against didn't just fund FEMA, which has led flood relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Some Florida Republicans demand more disaster aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief.
Here's What Florida Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Aid Are Saying About Hurricane Milton's Landfall
A group of Florida Republicans were among those who recently voted against the government funding extension bill which, among other things, sought to provide additional necessary funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
How to apply for FEMA aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The federal government provides a variety of assistance programs for people impacted by disasters like the two major ...
Hurricane Milton left trail of destruction across Florida with 2.2 million without power as death toll mounts: Live updates
Hurricane Milton left trail of destruction across Florida with 2.2 million without power as death toll mounts: Live updates - ...
This is FEMA’s role in preparing for Hurricane Milton
Milton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is ...
Hurricane Milton could be 'like nothing they have ever seen before,' FEMA administrator warns
Even though Hurricane Milton is miles southwest of Tampa, officials in Florida are doing they can do to brace for impact at ...
Hurricane Milton leaves widespread destruction; rescue operations underway: Live updates
Florida tries to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Milton wrought widespread destruction with more than 2 million still ...
Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 16 dead
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm. At least 16 people died from ...