Saturday, June 1, 2019

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

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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, 

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Senator Rick Scott

 
 
See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below. 
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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.
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Senator Scott held a press conference to promote hurricane preparedness at Toole’s University Ace Hardware in Orlando.
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Senator Scott held a press conference to promote hurricane preparedness at Shell Lumber and Hardware in Miami.
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Senator Scott joined Congressman John Rutherford and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry to promotehurricane preparedness at Turner Ace Hardware in Jacksonville.
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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:
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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!  
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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
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
 
716 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5274

TALLAHASSEE
 
111 N. Adams St., Suite 208
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 942-8415
Fax: (850) 942-8450
     
TAMPA
801 North Florida Avenue, Suite 421
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 225-7040

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