Legislature OKs Nick DiCeglie's massive hurricane preparation, response package

Legislature OKs Nick DiCeglie's massive hurricane preparation, response package

The bill responds to lessons learned in the catastrophic 2024 hurricane season.

Legislature Sends Hurricane Relief Bill to Governor

Florida lawmakers on Friday approved a sweeping hurricane preparedness and recovery package designed to accelerate rebuilding after storms, tighten coordination among emergency agencies, and expand transparency in disaster spending. The bill, SB 180 by Sen. Nick DiCeglie, cleared both chambers with unanimous support and is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for signature. “Multiple major hurricanes ravaged Florida last year, leaving extensive damag…