TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida secured $1 billion in public assistance from FEMA to aid the recovery following Hurricane Milton.
According to FEMA, the milestone was reached just over two months following the hurricane’s disaster declaration on October 11, which has never been done before in Florida.
FEMA stated that the funds would be used to cover costs related to debris removal, emergency protective measures., restoration of disaster-damaged public facilities and infrastructure…