by Caden DeLisa | Aug 30, 2023
Sen. Rick Scott is urging the Senate to address his proposed Federal Disaster Responsibility Act amid the severe impact of Hurricane Idalia in Florida. The Act aims to ensure adequate funding for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund and extend federal support to military...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 30, 2023
Hurricane Idalia’s Category 3 landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region at 7:45 A.M. has resulted in power outages for around 250,000 residents. The storm’s impact is most severe in Leon and Suwanee counties, where over 50,000 and nearly 20,000...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 30, 2023
FEMA assured Florida of $3.4 billion for immediate response to Hurricane Idalia, a Category 3+ hurricane hitting North Florida. The agency is also seeking $12 billion more from Congress for sustained disaster response capabilities through year-end, emphasizing...
by Jim Saunders and Mike Exline - News Service of Florida | Aug 29, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Floridians to brace for Hurricane Idalia, an unprecedented storm predicted to bring severe wind and storm surge to the Big Bend region. Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie emphasized the high risk of historical flooding and urges...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 29, 2023
The Port of Tampa Bay affirmed on Tuesday that it anticipates uninterrupted operation logistics despite a fuel contamination issue caused by Citgo, one of five terminal operators partnered with the port. Upon outreach, however, the Port of Tampa Bay elucidated that...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 29, 2023
Hurricane Idalia remains on course for landfall in the Big Bend area, near Steinhatchee, FL Officials warn the track could still shift dramatically and even residents outside the current track should be prepared to evacuate. State officials expect widespread wind...
