President Biden Announces Over $600M After Back-To-Back Hurricanes

At least 17 deaths have been recorded so far after the storm made landfall as a Category 3. Nearly half-a-million residents are still without power.

Hurricane Milton hit Florida last week and left behind a path of destruction.

At least 17 deaths have been recorded so far after the storm made landfall as a Category 3. Nearly half-a-million residents are still without power. They are also struggling amid gas shortages and persistent flooding.

On Saturday President Biden approved a disaster declaration that will free up federal funding for people affected by Milton, including grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and loans.

On Sunday, Biden visited the state for the second time in a little over a week. He announced an additional $612 million to support communities impacted by Milton as well as Hurricane Helene.

The total includes $47 million for Gainesville Regional Utilities and another $47 million for Florida Power and Light to help restore electricity and “make the region’s power system stronger and more capable.”