Florida 'does not rely on FEMA for preparation, rescue, or response,' DeSantis spokesman Jeremy Redfern told Newsweek.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said his state 'does not rely' on the Federal Emergency Management Agency as it braces for the arrival of a major hurricane less than two weeks after parts of the state were devastated by Hurricane Helene.Hurricane Milton intensified rapidly on Monday and is expected to remain an 'extremely dangerous' storm when it reaches Florida's west coast on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said.
'Under an emergency declaration, FEMA provides direct federal support to states for lifesaving activities and other emergency protective measures, such as evacuation, sheltering, and search and rescue,' the White House said.It added that FEMA has 'sufficient funding' to support the response to both Milton and Helene, amid concerns that the agency will soon run out of money.
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