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handle is hein.crs/goveqyu0001 and id is 1 raw text is: a Congressional ____ ~ Research Service Hurricane Milton Recovery: Brief Overview of FEMA Programs and Resources Updated October 13, 2024 Introduction On October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida's Tampa Bay area bringing heavy rain, storm surge, and floods to many counties on the coast and in the interior ofthe state. Some areas in the state are still actively recovering from Hurricane Helene. President Biden had previously issued an emergency declaration for this storm on October 7, under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act, P.L. 93-288, as amended; 42 U.S.C. §5121 et seq.), authorizing Public Assistance (PA) for emergency protective measures put into action beginning October 5, 2024. On October 8,2024, President Biden issued another emergency declaration authorizing federal assistance to Seminole Tribe of Florida. As of October 11, President Biden declared a major disaster for Hurricane Milton in Florida, authorizing PA, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation Assistance. President Biden also increased the federal share of eligible response costs; the federal government will cover 100% of eligible costs of PA provided for emergency protective measures and debris removal for a period of 90 days. The situation remains dynamic; additional declarations , or additional forms of assistance are expected given Milton's impact. Information about state and county disaster assistance is published in FEMA's declaration database. FEMA's Hurricane Milton webpage provides information on how to apply for disaster assistance. FEMA has also created another site to dispel rumors and misinformation related to aid to survivors, evacuation, and relief funding. FEMA Emergency and Major Disaster Assistance FEMA provides three major categories of disaster assistance, some of which may be available pursuant to an emergency declaration and/or a major disaster declaration: Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov IN12438 CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress

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