Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $20 million for Bay, Calhoun, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington counties through the Hurricane Michael State Recovery Grant Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $20 Million for Counties Recovering from Hurricane Michael
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Florida Main Street’s Hurricane Michael Impacted Communities Fight Back
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee joins in marking the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s historic landfall in the Florida Panhandle by recognizing the recovery strides made by the Florida Main Street Program’s impacted communities. [Read more…] about Florida Main Street’s Hurricane Michael Impacted Communities Fight Back
Florida Forest Service to Host Tree Distribution for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael
The Florida Forest Service will host a tree distribution on Saturday, October 12 in Bristol. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service to Host Tree Distribution for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael-Damaged NW Florida Pleads for Continued Public, Federal, State Aid as Anniversary Nears
Nearly one year after Category 5 Hurricane Michael cut a swath of destruction across multiple communities in Northwest Florida, diverse leaders gathered in Tallahassee to issue an urgent plea for continued aid to fill critical needs in a regional rebuilding effort that will take years to finish. [Read more…] about Hurricane Michael-Damaged NW Florida Pleads for Continued Public, Federal, State Aid as Anniversary Nears
Commissioner Nikki Fried Releases Hurricane Michael Video: “America’s Forgotten Disaster”
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today released a new mini-documentary video entitled “America’s Forgotten Disaster,” highlighting the destruction and consequences of Hurricane Michael, with a focus on forestry and timber. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Releases Hurricane Michael Video: “America’s Forgotten Disaster”
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Hurricane Michael Category 5 Upgrade
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today officially upgraded Hurricane Michael to a Category 5 storm. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Hurricane Michael Category 5 Upgrade
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Upgrade of Hurricane Michael to Category 5 Storm
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement regarding the recent announcement by NOAA’s National Hurricane Center officially upgrading Hurricane Michael to a Category 5 storm. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Upgrade of Hurricane Michael to Category 5 Storm
Jay Trumbull Statement on Six-Month Anniversary of Hurricane Michael
This week, State Representative Jay Trumbull marked the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s landfall with a moving speech on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Jay Trumbull Statement on Six-Month Anniversary of Hurricane Michael
Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes Six-Month Anniversary of Hurricane Michael
Governor Ron DeSantis today released the following statement recognizing the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s landfall in Bay County, Florida: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes Six-Month Anniversary of Hurricane Michael
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Tours Hurricane Michael Recovery Efforts with FEMA Administrator Brock Long
Governor DeSantis also announced an additional $2.8 million in matching funds for debris removal in Mexico Beach
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long visited local communities in the Florida Panhandle that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Michael. Stops included Panama City, Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe.
