NEWS FROM THE SECOND DISTRICTDear Friend, Now that Hurricane Ian has passed, many of us are breathing a sigh of relief. These storms are unpredictable, and we were bracing ourselves for the worst. I’m relieved our damage was not as bad as it could have been. However, many of our neighbors in Central and South Florida are dealing with tremendous devastation. These folks were here for our district in the days following Hurricane Michael. I encourage all of us to help them recover from Hurricane Ian.
You can find information on how to help those impacted here - https://www.volunteerflorida.org/
Sadly, Hurricane Season is not over yet. Before Hurricane Ian hit, my team and I released an updated version of my Hurricane Recovery Guide. The information included focuses on Hurricane Ian, but this is still a great resource to keep with you if another storm comes our way.
Thank you to our Emergency Management teams, line workers, electric companies and co-ops, first responders, foresters, firefighters, law enforcement, and the Florida National Guard. I’d also like to thank all the organizations and volunteers doing what they can to help get Florida back on its feet. You may not wear capes, but you are all heroes in my eyes. .png "Screenshot_(522).png")
Please read about my week below:
Top Reads of the Week
A Recap of My Week
Updates from Agencies
Top Reads of the Week
WMBB (PANAMA CITY): What Hurricane Michael taught local leaders about FEMA
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT: 'Help is on the way': Volunteers and first responders from Tallahassee aid in aftermath of Ian
WCJB: How to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian
A Recap of My Week
Emergency Operations Centers in Florida-02
This past week, I met with Emergency Management teams from Bay, Taylor, Jefferson, Leon, Wakulla, and Franklin Counties ahead of Hurricane Ian’s landfall. The storm reached Florida before I was able to visit the rest of the district in person, so I called our other Emergency Management teams to ensure we were well prepared.
My biggest takeaway from these meetings is that Florida’s Second Congressional District learned a great deal from Hurricane Michael, and we were more than ready to take on Hurricane Ian. I’m impressed with each county’s emergency response plans. They are very prepared, and I am confident we had no unmet needs.
Thank you to everyone who met or spoke with me! I’m very proud of our district’s commitment to safety.
Here’s What I’m Supporting…
This past week, I joined two Florida Delegation letters to President Biden. The first letter requested prompt approval of Governor DeSantis’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration for all of Florida’s 67 counties.
The second letter stressed the urgency of ensuring that Floridians can recover. The Florida Delegation requested that the President favorably consider the designation of Individual Assistance (IA) for all of Florida’s 67 counties.
Updates From Agencies
FEMA Assistance for Hurricane Ian Aftermath FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ian beginning Sept. 23 and continuing. Here’s what this means for our district – All 67 Florida counties and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida are eligible for emergency protective measures. Federal funding is available for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including public assistance and direct federal assistance, at 100% of the total eligible costs for a period of 30 days.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Click here to learn more about disaster assistance.
IRS Tax Relief
Victims of Hurricane Ian that began September 23 in Florida now have until February 15, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Following the recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS announced that affected taxpayers in certain areas will receive tax relief.
Individuals and households affected by Hurricane Ian that reside or have a business anywhere in the state of Florida qualify for tax relief. The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. For instance, certain deadlines falling on or after September 23, 2022, and before February 15, 2023, are postponed through February 15, 2023. Read more here.
Thank you for your continued energy and enthusiasm, as reflected in your letters and Facebook posts. If you haven’t already, LIKE my Facebook page. You can also follow me on Twitter @DrNealDunnFL2. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you in Congress!
Sincerely,
Dr. Neal Dunn
Member of Congress
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If you, your family, or your friends experienced damage due to Hurricane Ian, here are a few resources you can use and share:
For an immediate life-threatening emergency,
call 9-1-1
For non-emergency assistance,
call 2-1-1 FEMA:
1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 for the speech/hearing-impaired. Apply for disaster aid online at
www.fema.gov or www.disaster
assistance.gov Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance Center:
1-800-659-2955; online at http://www.sba.gov/
content/disaster-assistance For other information and resources, please visit my Disaster Resources webpage.
Do you need help with a federal agency? Contact my office at 850-785-0812 or at www.dunn.house.gov |
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