Residents in the path of Hurricane Ian, which struck the state as a Category 4 storm on September 28, are eligible for enhanced mental health services under a $13.8 million government grant. Ron DeSantis It has ordered state officials to use it to help victims.
DeSantis directed the Department of Children and Families on Thursday to provide more services to storm survivors.
“The funds awarded today are an important part of the recovery process,” DeSantis said in a statement released. We will continue to fund programs to fill the gaps for Florida’s people recovering from Hurricane Ian.”
DeSantis has sought to accelerate recovery efforts, particularly in Southwest Florida, and has asked authorities to Restoring bridge access For the residents of Barrier Island after the bridge was shattered in a storm.
But he also laments the “red tape” involved in the process, especially with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He said Thursday that FEMA will not allow trailers containing storm victims to be placed in flooded areas, and the state has so far provided 140 travel trailers, which FEMA has provided. He said it was more than 80 cars.
“Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the department will cut unnecessary bureaucracy and continue to move affected families to safe temporary housing while they navigate the next steps of recovery.” Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie Said.
“The department is proud to be able to help Floridians in times of need and will continue to work diligently to assist survivors of Hurricane Ian and deploy trailers as quickly and efficiently as possible.”
Also on Thursday, DeSantis said it had raised $1 million from the Florida Disaster Fund, a state-run charitable foundation overseen by the first lady. Casey DeSantis, distributed to teachers in five southwest Florida counties to help them cope with the recovery process. The funding comes after her $2 million was given to a local teacher in October to cover food, gas, baby supplies, home repairs and transportation.
Lee and Collier counties will receive $250,000 each, Sarasota counties will receive $200,000, and Hardy and DeSoto counties will receive $150,000 each.
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