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Trump approves major disaster declaration for Florida after Hurricane Isaias
FOX Weather • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump approved a major disaster declaration for 15 Florida counties affected by Hurricane Isaias, expanding federal assistance beyond initial emergency response to include repairs to public infrastructure.
- The declaration covers counties including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington.
- Hurricane Isaias struck Florida near Destin on October 9 as a Category 2 storm, causing destructive winds, flooding, and widespread power outages that affected over 400,000 customers.
- Recovery efforts continue in hard-hit communities like Milton, Florida, where significant debris remains and resources are becoming scarce, highlighting the ongoing challenges weeks after the storm.
- The expanded federal assistance aims to support local officials and nonprofits in debris removal, infrastructure repairs, and rebuilding efforts to aid long-term recovery.
