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| Dear Fellow Floridian, As Florida begins our recovery from Hurricane Helene, my office is committed to making sure Floridians have access to the tools and federal resources necessary to rebuild. This was a major storm, and it demands a well-coordinated response and recovery effort. Just as I have for the past week, I am continuing to be in constant communication with our mayors, law enforcement, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), utilities, business and community leaders and state and local officials to make sure we are getting them the help they need to assist families. Please make sure you are listening to your local law enforcement. There are still many downed power lines and hazards, like standing water, that can harm you—so stay vigilant. Your local leaders are on top of it and have already dispatched first responders to get everyone the help they need. As I always say, you can rebuild your home, but you can’t rebuild your life. I urge families to continue following the directions of local authorities and staying safe. On Saturday, I stopped by Cedar Key in Levy County to meet with Sheriff Bobby McCallum, and Anna Maria Island in Manatee County to meet with Sheriff Rick Wells. In both communities I spoke with local law enforcement and emergency management officials to check in and assess the damage left behind by Hurricane Helene. Since Wednesday, I have also visited Hillsborough, Bay, Franklin, Taylor, Levy, Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando counties, and I will continue to travel throughout the Gulf Coast to meet with emergency management officials and assess damage. My offices around the state are here to help Floridians every step of the way. If you or someone you know needs help with a federal issue or agency, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. As Florida’s U.S. Senator, I will be fighting to make sure FEMA and the entire federal government are working in total concert with state and local officials to quickly deploy resources. If there is one thing I know, it is that Floridians are resilient and we will get through this together. See more about the resources available to you and your family below or click HERE. Sincerely,  Senator Rick Scott United States Senator — To be the first to find out about Senator Scott's actions and statements, follow him on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. — Mientras Florida comienza nuestra recuperación del huracán Helene, mi oficina está comprometida a garantizar que los floridanos tengan acceso a las herramientas y los recursos federales necesarios para reconstruir. Esta fue una tormenta mayor y exige una respuesta y un esfuerzo de recuperación bien coordinados. Tal como lo he hecho durante esta semana, sigo en constante comunicación con nuestros alcaldes, los sheriffs, la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA), las empresas de servicios públicos, los líderes empresariales y comunitarios y los funcionarios estatales y locales para asegurarme de que les estamos brindando la ayuda que necesitan para asistir a las familias. Asegúrese de escuchar a las autoridades locales. Aún hay muchos cables eléctricos caídos y peligros, como agua estancada, que pueden hacerle daño, así que manténgase alerta. Sus líderes locales están al tanto de la situación y ya han enviado a los servicios de emergencia para brindarles a todos la ayuda que necesitan. Como siempre digo, se puede reconstruir un hogar, pero no una vida. Insto a las familias a que sigan las instrucciones de las autoridades locales y se mantengan a salvo. El sábado, visité Cedar Key, en el condado de Levy, para reunirme con el sheriff Bobby McCallum, y Anna Maria Island, en el condado de Manatee, para reunirme con el sheriff Rick Wells. En ambas comunidades hablé con las autoridades locales y los funcionarios de gestión de emergencias para ver y evaluar los daños que dejó el huracán Helene. Desde el miércoles, también he visitado Hillsborough, Bay, Franklin, Taylor, Levy, Pasco, Pinellas y Hernando, y seguiré viajando por toda la Costa del Golfo para reunirme con funcionarios de gestión de emergencias y evaluar los daños. Mis oficinas en todo el estado están aquí para ayudar a los floridanos en cada paso del camino. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda con un problema o agencia federal, no dude en comunicarse con nosotros. Como senador de los EE. UU. de Florida, lucharé para asegurarme de que FEMA y todo el gobierno federal trabajen en total sintonía con los funcionarios estatales y locales para desplegar rápidamente los recursos. Vea más sobre los recursos disponibles para usted y su familia AQUÍ. — |
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| Federal Emergency Management Agency The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on September 24th that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Helene beginning September 23rd and continuing. For FEMA disaster recovery updates following Hurricane Helene, check HERE. FEMA recommends homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Helene take the following actions:
   Federal Emergency Declaration Public Assistance: State, local, tribal and territorial governments and certain private-non-profit organizations in these designated counties are eligible for assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. Learn more about the Public Assistance program. FEMA is authorized to provide Public Assistance (Category B) emergency protective measures, limited to direct federal assistance and reimbursement for mass care including evacuation and shelter support at 75 percent federal funding for the counties of Bay, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Monroe, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla. FEMA is also authorized to provide Public Assistance (Category B) emergency protective measures, limited to direct federal assistance for the counties of Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Escambia, Hamilton, Holmes, Marion, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Sumter, Union, Walton, and Washington. To check on the status of disaster assistance available to individuals and families, click HERE. Disaster Recovery Centers Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Disaster survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications. As Disaster Recovery Centers open post-landfall, you can find the location closest to you HERE. — Internal Revenue Services Find information on the most recent tax relief provisions for taxpayers affected by disaster situations in Florida HERE. See FAQs for disaster victims for information about the definition of an affected taxpayer. To learn more about Internal Revenue Services (IRS) updates following Hurricane Helene, visit HERE. — Florida Division of Emergency Management The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has outlined all available resources for Floridians and will continue to update as resources become available. Visit HERE for more information. Crisis Cleanup If you need help with damages caused by Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup: 844-965-1386. Volunteer Resources
Serving as the emergency response arm for the Hope Florida initiative, Activate Hope pulls together the private sector, nonprofits, and government resources to help Floridians get back on their feet following a natural disaster. Activate Hope helps connect Floridians with outside resources to provide food, household goods, home repairs, and more. — Florida Department of Children and Family Current SNAP recipients who lost food due to Hurricane Helene can apply for food replacement. To learn more, visit http://myflfamilies.com/Helene. — Feeding Tampa Bay In partnership with the Tampa Bay area Emergency Operations Centers, Feeding Tampa Bay works directly with local emergency management operations to provide food, water and hygiene items to their service area, state and neighboring states during crisis situations. For more information about the resources Feeding Tampa Bay is offering following Hurricane Helene, visit HERE. If you have been affected by Hurricane Helene and need additional assistance, please call Feeding Tampa Bay's Neighbor Services helpline: 813-710-9003. — Second Harvest of the Big Bend Second Harvest of the Big Bend is working around the clock to provide food, water and essential supplies to those affected by the storm. For more information on the resources available, visit HERE. — Need Assistance?
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Hurricane Preparedness Resources Websites
Helpful Accounts on Twitter
Senator Scott encourages all Floridians to visit his website at https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/hurricane-season-resources for federal resources. See the latest from the Florida Division of Emergency Management at floridadisaster.org or @FLSERT on Twitter. — |
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Senator Scott in Bay County  Senator Rick Scott visited the Bay County Emergency Operations Center to receive briefings from local law enforcement and emergency management officials as Florida braced for the landfall of Hurricane Helene. Senator Scott was joined by Bay County Emergency Services Chief Matt Lindewirth, Florida State Senator Jay Trumbull, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford and Bay County Commissioner Doug Moore. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — Senator Scott in Franklin County  Senator Scott visited the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to receive briefings from local law enforcement and emergency management officials as Florida braced for the landfall of Hurricane Helene. Senator Scott was joined by Franklin County Sheriff AJ Smith, Franklin County Commissioner Ricky Jones and Franklin County Commissioner Cheryl Sanders. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — Senator Scott in Taylor County  Senator Scott visited the Taylor County Emergency Operations Center to receive briefings from local law enforcement and emergency management officials as Florida braced for the landfall of Hurricane Helene. Senator Scott was joined by Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett and Florida State Senator Corey Simon. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — Senator Scott in Levy County  Senator Rick Scott visited the Levy County Emergency Operations Center to receive a briefing from Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum and Emergency Management Director John MacDonald as Florida braced for the landfall of category 4 Hurricane Helene. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — Senator Scott in Pasco County  Senator Rick Scott visited Pasco County Emergency Operations Center to receive a briefing from Sheriff Chris Nocco, local law enforcement leaders and emergency management officials regarding response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — Senator Rick Scott in Pinellas County  Senator Rick Scott visited Pinellas County Emergency Operations Center to receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts and survey damage with Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Pinellas County Administrator Barry Burton, local law enforcement leaders and emergency management officials. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — Senator Rick Scott in Hernando County  Senator Rick Scott visited the Hernando County Emergency Operations Center to receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts from Sheriff Al Nienhuis, local law enforcement leaders and emergency management officials. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — Senator Rick Scott in Levy County  Senator Rick Scott visited Cedar Key to survey damage from Hurricane Helene and receive a briefing from Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum, Cedar Key Mayor Sue Colson and local emergency management officials regarding response and recovery efforts. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — Senator Rick Scott in Hillsborough County  Senator Rick Scott stopped by Feeding Tampa Bay in Hillsborough County and met the incredible volunteers going above and beyond to help Florida families after Hurricane Helene. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — Senator Rick Scott in Manatee County .jpg) Senator Rick Scott visited Anna Maria Island in Manatee County to survey damage from Hurricane Helene and receive a briefing from Sheriff Rick Wells and local emergency management officials regarding response and recovery efforts. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — Senator Rick Scott's Team in Taylor County .jpg) Senator Scott's Team distributed food in Taylor County with Second Harvest of the Big Bend, Cajun Navy Ground Force, Walmart and Tyson Foods. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — |
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