WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Marco Rubio led a letter to President Joe Biden urging his immediate approval of the State of Florida’s request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration for 61 Florida counties as Tropical Storm Debby is forecast to bring severe weather and flooding to communities across the state.

Read the full letter HERE or below.

Dear Mr. President:

We write in support of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration for 61 Florida counties due to Tropical Storm Debby. This storm is forecast to strengthen and bring heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty winds and life-threatening inundation from storm surge along portions of Florida’s west coast in the coming days.

While Florida is no stranger to severe weather and storms, ensuring that the state has access to the federal resources it needs is imperative to protecting Floridians, property and our communities. As such, we request that you promptly approve Governor DeSantis’ request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter. 

Sincerely,

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