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New State Aid for Isaias: Trailers, First Responder Grants
Pensacola, FL – Governor Ron DeSantis announced new assistance for Floridians recovering from Hurricane Isaias during a press conference held at The Salvation Army Multi-Agency Resource Center in Pensacola today. The announcements, according to the Governor’s office, included providing temporary shelter trailers to storm-impacted families and offering one-time financial assistance to first responders in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Officials stated that temporary shelter trailers are being provided to eligible residents displaced by significant damage through a partnership between Emergency RV, a nonprofit organization, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The program has reportedly received nearly 300 applications from residents seeking temporary housing, with the first two trailers recently awarded. Residents can apply for assistance at EmergencyRV.org.
Additionally, Governor DeSantis announced one-time $5,000 grants for eight first responders in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The Governor’s office said these grants, provided in coordination with the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Disaster Fund, and Volunteer Florida, are intended for responders who were personally affected by the storm while continuing to serve their communities. Meanwhile, the state has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government, which includes Public Assistance for 15 counties and Individual Assistance for eligible residents in eight counties. Florida officials are awaiting a federal decision on this request.
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