Lawmakers consider storm and climate prep bills worth $100M

Hurricane preparedness, response bill headed to Florida house

A bill is now headed to the Florida house that's meant to help local governments prepare for better hurricane response. The bill passed the senate this week, but it still needs to be fine-tuned with the house's version before it can go to a committee or floor vote.

Lawmakers consider storm and climate prep bills worth $100M

A $34.5 million bill would fund home resiliency grants statewide and a $75 million bond would invest in coastal resilience projects.

New Florida bill aims to prepare local governments for better hurricane response

A bill led by a Pinellas County state senator now heads to the Florida House, focusing on hurricane preparedness and response. Its goal is to make sure each county has a post-storm plan following the devastating impacts of last year’s hurricane season.

Lawmakers Look to Bolster Hurricane Plans

TALLAHASSEE --- A measure to help with hurricane preparedness and response continued moving forward Thursday in the Florida House, a day after the Senate passed its version.

Chetumal gets a head start on hurricane emergency shelter inspections

The post Chetumal gets a head start on hurricane emergency shelter inspections appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Chetumal, Q.R. — Chetumal Mayor Yensunni Martínez is getting a head start on the inspection of emergency shelters. The Municipality of Othón P. Blanco began… The post Chetumal gets a head start on hurricane emergency shelter inspections appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

Lawmakers look to bolster hurricane plans | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

By Jim Turner The House Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee on Thursday backed a wide-ranging measure (HB 1535) that includes addressing local government responsibilities about issues such as construction regulations and debris removal after storms. The bill also would set rules about making changes to deal with election disruptions. Bill sponsor Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota, said she expects her proposal to pick up addition…