The disaster recovery bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday targets critical needs, such as rebuilding damaged infrastructure, helping erosion along coastlines, and providing resources and temporary housing.
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"I don't know that we've ever done anything quite like this in prior hurricanes, where the state is really leading. It's usually begged the federal government to do everything," DeSantis said."We haven't just sat back and waited for the federal government, we're very active and we lead on our own and so we're happy to do that."
Tammy Drake, bartender at Snug Harbor Restaurant on Fort Myers Beach, spoke of her experience in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, losing everything she owned and her job. Despite the hardships, she said she was proud of her community for coming together to rebuild and applauded the work of government officials.
DeSantis explained that FEMA will cover 100% up to a certain period of time and then it becomes a split of 90/10, with the 10% being split between state and local government. DeSantis said the state also waived restrictions for travel trailers in flood zones, saying it will help people while they're making repairs and it didn't make sense to make them wait.
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