FEMA Issues Disaster Declaration for Storm-Damaged Florida Counties
May 28, 2009
Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) Administrator Craig Fugate on Wednesday, May 27, announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for counties in Central and North Florida, which were struck by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes beginning on May 17, 2009. To read more about the designated State counties, damage and available federal aid, click here.
Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued a statement regarding the federal disaster declaration. A memorandum from the Office of the Governor is printed below.
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MEMORANDUM: DISASTER DECLARATION IN VOLUSIA COUNTY
Statement by GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST Regarding Volusia County Disaster Declaration
May 27, 2009
Please see the attached declaration received by Governor Charlie Crist today from the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding a disaster declaration in Volusia County due to severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight-line winds. As a result, residents of Volusia County will qualify for individual assistance. Damage assessments are ongoing in multiple counties and further requests to add additional counties will likely be made in the future.
Governor Crist also released following statement:
“On behalf of the residents and homeowners of Volusia County, I am grateful to FEMA for declaring a disaster due to recent flooding, and for the individual assistance that will now come to our people and help them recover and return their lives to normal.”
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Governor Crist’s press office at (850) 488-5394.
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