President Trump Answers Senator Moody’s Call for a Major Disaster Declaration in Florida for Isaias Recovery

WASHINGTON, D.C.-President Donald J. Trump answered Senator Ashley Moody's call for a Major Emergency Disaster Declaration in Florida following Hurricane Isaiah. Senator Moody led members of the Florida Congressional Delegation in an effort calling on the President to swiftly approve Gov. Ron DeSantis's declaration. Senator Moody continues to work closely with state and federal officials to help affected areas get the relief needed as soon as possible.

"This declaration is so important to Floridians and communities still suffering from the impact of Hurricane Isaias. While the state is working diligently to restore areas destroyed by this major hurricane, the President Trump's approval of the Major Disaster Declaration will help bolster ongoing efforts in Florida's Panhandle" said Senator Ashley Moody.

BACKGROUND:

• Last week, Senator Moody led a congressional effort urging the President to approve Gov. DeSantis's request for a Major Emergency Disaster Declaration. Senator Moody was joined by Sen. Rick Scott and Reps. Aaron Bean, Gus Bilirakis, Vern Buchanan, Kat Cammack, Kathy Castor, Mario Diaz-Balart, Byron Donalds, Neal Dunn, Randy Fine, Lois Frankel, Scott Franklin, Maxwell Frost, Carlos Gimenez, Mike Haridopolos, Laurel Lee, Anna Paulina Luna, Brian Mast, Jared Moskowitz, Jimmy Patronis, John Rutherford, Maria Salazar, Darren Soto, Greg Steube, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Daniel Webster and Frederica Wilson in the effort.

• Ahead of Isaias, Senator Moody joined Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss preparedness efforts, including the mobilization of thousands of National Guard members. After the storm, Senator Moody and Gov. DeSantis conducted an on-the-ground assessment of some of the damage and thanked Guard members for their response efforts.
• Senator Moody continues working to secure long-sought FEMA disaster funds for hard-hit Florida communities. Since taking office, Senator Moody has recovered more than $2.4 billion for Florida.
• Senator Moody introduced the TRACK Act (Transparency in Recovery Assistance & Claims Knowledge Act) to bring more transparency to the FEMA disaster aid process, which has now been passed into law.
  • The TRACK Act mandates a status tracker on the FEMA website, so victims of a disaster have easily available knowledge and insight of their claim's progress.
• If Floridians need help with federal agencies in the aftermath of Isaias, Senator Moody's office can assist-visit Moody.Senate.Gov to learn more.

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