The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for Florida due to damages caused by Hurricane Helene starting September 23, 2024. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, emergency protective measures, and Hazard Mitigation across specified counties in Florida. The assistance is subject to a cost-sharing policy, where federal support generally covers 75% of eligible costs. FEMA also assigned John E. Brogan as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
Simple Explanation
FEMA said there's big trouble in Florida because of a storm named Hurricane Helene, and they're sending help like cleaning up and fixing things, but how much money they're using and who gets helped first is not very clear.