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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Florida Representatives urged President Trump to approve Florida Governor Rick Scott’s request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Michael. Yesterday, Governor Scott formally requested President Trump issue a federal declaration for 35 counties. If approved, the declaration would provide the resources needed to prepare and respond to the powerful hurricane. Hurricane Michael is projected to make landfall Wednesday in the Florida panhandle as a category 3 storm.
Joining Senators Rubio and Nelson were U.S. Representatives Ted Deutch (D-FL), Alcee Hastings (D-FL), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), Dennis Ross (R-FL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Val Demings (D-FL) and Al Lawson (D-FL).
The full text of the letter is below.
Dear Mr. President:
We write in full support of Florida’s request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Michael. Based on the current forecast, this hurricane has the potential to severely impact communities across northern Florida and down the coast. We urge you to immediately approve this request to ensure that all federal resources are made available.
Since 2016, Florida has been hit by Hurricanes Hermine, Matthew, Irma, and Nate. While Floridians are still in the process of recovering from previous storms, federal resources are crucial to ensuring a successful response to Hurricane Michael. Preparation has been shown to be key in reducing the potential for loss of life and destruction of property. As such, we strongly urge you to consider all of the circumstances referenced in our Governor’s request, and approve this pre-landfall emergency declaration that will provide the assistance necessary to ensure the safety of Floridians.
Thank you for your attention and we look forward to working with you to ensure Florida recovers from this potentially dangerous storm.
RUBIO, NELSON Y COLEGAS DE LA FLORIDA PIDEN APROBAR DECLARACIÓN DE EMERGENCIA POR LA LLEGADA DEL HURACÁN MICHAEL
Washington, D.C. – Hoy, los senadores estadounidenses Marco Rubio (R-FL) y Bill Nelson (D-FL) junto a los representantes de la Florida instaron al Presidente Trump a aprobar la solicitud del Gobernador de la Florida, Rick Scott, declararando una emergencia antes de la llegada del huracán Michael. Ayer, el gobernador Scott solicitó formalmente al presidente Trump que emita una declaración federal para 35 condados. Si se aprueba, la declaración proporcionaría los recursos necesarios para la preparación y respuesta a este poderoso huracán. Se proyecta que el huracán Michael toque tierra el miércoles en el territorio de la Florida como una tormenta de categoría 3.
Junto a los senadores Rubio y Nelson se unieron los representantes Ted Deutch (D-FL), Alcee Hastings (D-FL), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), Dennis Ross (R-FL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Val Demings (D-FL) and Al Lawson (D-FL).
El texto completo de la carta está aquí.
Señor Presidente:
Escribimos en total respaldo de la solicitud del estado de la Florida en declarar una emergencia antes de que el huracán Michael toque tierra. Basado en el pronóstico actual, este huracán tiene el potencial de impactar a las comunidades del norte de la Florida. Lo instamos a que apruebe de inmediato esta solicitud para garantizar que todos los recursos federales estén disponibles.
Desde el 2016, la Florida ha sido golpeada por los huracanes Hermine, Matthew, Irma y Nate. Mientras los floridanos todavía están en el proceso de recuperarse tras esas tormentas, los recursos federales son cruciales para garantizar una respuesta exitosa al huracán Michael. Se ha demostrado que la preparación es clave para reducir la posibilidad de pérdida de vidas y la destrucción de bienes. Como tal, le recomendamos encarecidamente que considere todas las circunstancias mencionadas en la solicitud de nuestro Gobernador, y que apruebe esta declaración de emergencia antes de la llegada de la tormenta, esto proporcionará la asistencia necesaria para garantizar la seguridad de los floridanos.
Gracias por su atención y esperamos trabajar con usted para asegurarnos de que la Florida se recupere de esta tormenta potencialmente peligrosa.
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