FL Gov. DeSantis issues update on Hurricane Ian recovery
Tallahassee, Florida - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office to visit with first responders and to show his support for those selflessly serving their communities. While there, he announced that $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund is being awarded to four first responder organizations which have had members impacted by Hurricane Ian. Governor DeSantis also visited Gulf Elementary School to announce that all Lee County School District schools will be open by Tuesday, October 18, less than three weeks after Hurricane Ian made landfall. Watch the Governor make his remarks here: https://rumble.com/v1nt5bu-gov.-desantis-awards-2-million-from-disaster-fund-to-first-responders.html.
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Disaster Fund has raised over $45 million since activation. To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222.
Additionally, the First Lady has worked with the State Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator, Sara Newhouse, to compile a webpage of resources to help first responders navigate resources for mental health needs post hurricane. Mental health resources for individuals and communities are available at MyFLFamilies.com/HurricaneIan. Floridians’ health and well-being are a top priority, and the Department of Children and Families is reminding individuals that they are not alone. All Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian can find someone to talk to today through the Disaster Distress Helpline by calling 800-985-5990.
Safe and found persons can be reported safe at http://safe.fl.gov.
Additional programs that have been put into place to aid communities include the activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, the initiation of the Army Corps of Engineers’ Operation Blue Roof, and FDOT’s diligent work to construct temporary bridges into areas that are cut off from motorists. First Lady Casey DeSantis, Volunteer Florida and Tervis have created a design with Florida imagery for a new tumbler product. With every sale of this tumbler, all proceeds will go to the Florida Disaster Fund. Products are available for purchase on the Tervis website - https://www.tervis.com/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=campaign - and will soon be available in stores for purchase.
View Governor DeSantis's press release in full and see Florida's response efforts here: https://www.flgov.com/2022/10/13/governor-ron-desantis-issues-updates-on-hurricane-ian-recovery-9/.