Senator Moody Leads Delegation of Florida Congressional Members in Support of Major Emergency Disaster Declaration for Isaias Recovery

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senator Moody is leading a congressional effort urging the President to approve Gov. Ron DeSantis's request for a Major Emergency Disaster Declaration. Senator Moody made multiple trips to communities struck by Hurricane Isaias with Governor DeSantis to assess damage and listen to local officials about what Florida needs to recover. Senator Moody continues to work closely with administration and state officials to facilitate the quick provision of aid to affected communities.

"In the wake of Hurricane Isaias, we remain focused on helping Florida families and communities recover from the devastating damage across the Panhandle and Gulf Coast. We've now secured the support of nearly every member of Florida's congressional delegation in our effort urging the President to approve the state's major emergency disaster declaration, and I will continue working closely with both state and federal officials to help get critical disaster assistance to those who need it most as quickly as possible," said Senator Ashley Moody.

BACKGROUND:

• The major emergency disaster declaration will include both public and individual assistance.
• Senator Moody is 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 urging President Trump to approve the state's declaration.
• View the letter here.
• Ahead of Isaias, Senator Moody joined Governor Ron DeSantis to discuss preparedness efforts, including the mobilization of thousands of National Guard members. After the storm, Senator Moody and Governor 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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