FLORIDA - SENATOR RICK SCOTT'S WEEK IN REVIEW 05/31/2019

Dear Floridians, During my eight years as Governor of Florida, I saw firsthand the destruction left behind by multiple devastating hurricanes – Michael, Irma, Hermine, Matthew. If there is one thing I learned, it’s that Florida is resilient. In times of crisis, the people of our state come together.  But, Florida is resilient because we prepare for storms. I cannot stress this enough: preparedness saves lives.    Hurricane season begins tomorrow, June 1, and I am asking every family and business in Florida to get a plan and a disaster preparedness kit TODAY. This year’s state Disaster Sales Tax Holiday begins today, Friday, May 31, and extends to Thursday, June 6. Take full advantage of this opportunity to fully stock your disaster supply kits with vital supplies, like food, water, flashlights, batteries and other necessities – tax-free.  I’m also urging each of you to make or revisit the emergency plan for your family or business. You can find resources and information on creating a personalized emergency plan at www.ready.gov.  As your Senator, I’ll do everything I can at the federal level to protect Florida’s families and businesses. I am also regularly in touch with FEMA to identify ways we can better prepare Floridians ahead of a storm, and quickly get them the federal resources they need should disaster strike. We should never let our guards down or underestimate the threat of severe weather. In case of a storm, always stay tuned to your local news reports and follow the direction of local law enforcement and emergency management officials.  As I always say, you can rebuild your homes, but you cannot rebuild your lives. Don’t put your family and loved ones at risk. Don’t wait to take action. Get prepared TODAY.  Find more information on hurricane preparedness from my office HERE. Sincerely,  Senator Rick Scott    See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below.

Sen. Rick Scott Promotes Hurricane Preparedness in Pensacola  Senator Scott held a press conference to promote hurricane preparedness at Pensacola Hardware in Pensacola ahead of the start of the 2019 Hurricane Season on June 1st. — Sen. Rick Scott Promotes Hurricane Preparedness in Orlando Senator Scott held a press conference to promote hurricane preparedness at Toole’s University Ace Hardware in Orlando. — Sen. Rick Scott Promotes Hurricane Preparedness in Miami Senator Scott held a press conference to promote hurricane preparedness at Shell Lumber and Hardware in Miami. — Sen. Rick Scott Promotes Hurricane Preparedness in Jacksonville Senator Scott joined Congressman John Rutherford and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry to promotehurricane preparedness at Turner Ace Hardware in Jacksonville. — Sen. Rick Scott Promotes Hurricane Preparedness in Tampa Senator Scott held a press conference to promote hurricane preparedness at Carrollwood Window and Door in Tampa. — See more from Senator Scott’s hurricane preparedness tour in the video below: — Also this week in Florida... Congratulations to all of the Floridians who participated in this year's National Spelling Bee, including finalist Simone Kaplan! Great job! 76 years after missing his 1943 graduation to serve in World War II, veteran Joe Perricone finally had the opportunity to celebrate his high school graduation. Congratulations and thanks for your service, Joe!

Senators Scott and Rubio Urge Secretary Ross to Fulfill Florida's Federal Fishery Resource Disaster Declaration Request Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio in a letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross urging approval of the State of Florida’s request for a federal fishery resource disaster declaration. This declaration would support the economic success of Southwest Florida’s commercial and charter fishing industries and tourism. Read more, including the full letter, from Senator Rubio’s office HERE

Florida Daily: Rick Scott Brings Out the Prescription Drug Price Reporting Act El Nacional: Rick Scott: ¿Cuándo verá el mundo que Maduro destruye Venezuela? WDBO: Senator Rick Scott Returns To Orlando To Promote Hurricane Preparedness WEAR: Sen. Rick Scott urges hurricane preparedness from Pensacola WFTV: 'Have a plan,' Sen. Rick Scott says as hurricane season approaches FOX 35: 'Have a plan': Sen. Rick Scott urges Floridians to prepare for hurricane season WJXT: Scott urges hurricane preparedness at Jacksonville Ace Hardware store Action News Jax: Sen. Rick Scott urges people in Jacksonville to prepare for hurricane season early FOX 13: Sen. Scott urges Floridians to take advantage of tax holiday on hurricane supplies WUSF: Get Ready For Hurricane Season Now, Says Senator Rick Scott El Nuevo Dia: Rick Scott exhorta a los floridanos a tomar precauciones ante la temporada de huracanes Ocala StarBanner: U.S. SEN. RICK SCOTT: Time is now for Florida to prepare for the storm season Pensacola News Journal: Sen. Rick Scott makes Pensacola stop to promote hurricane preparedness Tallahassee Democrat: Preparedness saves lives during hurricane season | Sen. Rick Scott Fort Myers News-Press: Floridians need to get your hurricane plan ready now" Sen. Scott Daytona Beach News-Journal: U.S. SEN. RICK SCOTT: Time is now for Florida to prepare for the storm season Florida Politics: Rick Scott: Hurricane preparedness saves lives The Floridian: Rick Scott gets unexpected support for his BLAST Act The Hill: Florida senators back push for federal help with red tide WWSB: Senator Rick Scott is visiting Puerto Rico

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