Governor DeSantis announced that President Biden has approved Florida’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Idalia.
The Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Idalia will allow for the reimbursement of debris removal and offer individual assistance for those impacted by the storm.
Seven Counties have been approved for the Major Disaster Declaration and they include:
- Citrus
- Dixie
- Hamilton
- Lafayette
- Levy
- Suwannee
- Taylor
DeSantis said he originally requested the Major Disaster Declaration for 25 counties and additional counties may be approved in the coming days after the completion of ongoing damage assessments.
The Declaration makes federal funding available to governments, and eligible nonprofit organizations in the affected areas.
The Governor requested the Declaration immediately upon the landfall of Hurricane Idalia to ensure that the State could quickly move forward into response and recovery.
For assistance, visit www.disasterassistance.gov [disasterassistance.gov] or call 1-800-621-3362.
