Congressman Bean Supports Florida’s Request for Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration

WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean and members of the Florida Delegation sent a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden, ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, urging approval of the State of Florida’s request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration for 61 counties. 

Tropical Storm Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida as a category 3 hurricane later this week. The National Weather Service is anticipating the system will bring high winds, heavy rainfall, life-threatening storm surges, as well as a strong potential for isolated tornado activity across the state.

“Floridians are no strangers to hurricanes, but our communities need federal assistance to quickly bounce back,” said Congressman Bean. “With Helene bringing potentially devastating levels of rainfall and strong winds, this emergency declaration will provide critical resources necessary to ensure the safety of Floridians.”

Read the full text of the letter here. 

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