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Biden approves Florida disaster declaration

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President Biden approved a disaster declaration Thursday morning for the state of Florida as Tropical Storm Ian continues to cause chaos and mass destruction in the state. The president’s declaration allows federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday. The federal funding is also made available to affected individuals in several hard-hit counties, including Hillsborough, Lee and Sarasota, among others.

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Reuters

Biden OKs disaster funds for Florida amid Hurricane Ian

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden approved federal disaster funds for nine Florida counties in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the White House said on Thursday, adding that more areas could be approved later as officials evaluate the damage following the storm. "Damage assessments are continuing in other areas, and additional areas may be designated for assistance after the assessments

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘Many families are hurting’: Hurricane Ian lumbers toward South Carolina

Officials are warning that Hurricane Ian will be a problem for much of South Carolina after it regained hurricane-level strength following a day of destruction across a cross-section of Florida.

2 years ago·Sydney, Australia

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New York Post

Biden signs Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Ian hits state

President Biden on Thursday signed a disaster declaration for Florida that makes available federal aid and emergency assistance after Hurricane Ian slammed the state.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

Biden approves Florida disaster declaration

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

Biden Declares Major Disaster for Florida After Hurricane Ian Hits

President Joe Biden on Sept. 29 approved a major disaster declaration for Florida due to damage from Hurricane Ian. The declaration allows the U.S. government to utilize federal funding for aid to Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa and nearby counties that were affected by the storm. Hurricane Ian made landfall on Wednesday. Nine counties in total are covered by the declaration. Biden planned to visit the headquarters of the Federal Emerg…

2 years ago·New York, United States

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