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President Biden Amends Seminole Tribe of Florida Disaster Declaration

Seminole Tribe of Florida

Florida - Tuesday November 29, 2022: President Biden has approved additional Hurricane Ian disaster relief for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says that the additional disaster assistance authorizes an increase in the level of federal funding for debris removal, as well as emergency protective measures undertaken as a result of Hurricane Ian, beginning Sept. 23, 2022, and continuing.

The time period for 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, has been extended for an additional 30-day period.