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Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery

December 6, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed H.R.
May 28, 2024
NAPLES, FL – Tomorrow, May 29th, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart will host a press conference on hurricane preparedness to urge Florida families to make a plan and get ready for the 2024 Hurricane Season which begins on Saturday, June 1.
June 23, 2023
Naples, FL– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) and Collier County Emergency Management Director Dan Summers will hold a media availability to discuss hurricane readiness initiatives.
October 19, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s decision to grant Collier County $861,716 in Emergency Solutions Grants–Disaster Recovery. This authority was given to HUD through the 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill.

What to do After a Hurricane

  • Listen to local officials for updates and instructions.
  • Check-in with family and friends by texting or using social media.
  • Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.
  • Watch out for debris and downed power lines.
  • Avoid walking or driving through flood waters.

June 1st marks the start of hurricane season in Florida. As Floridians, we are all too familiar with the destructive power of these storms. Begin preparing your family by reviewing the steps you should take before, during, and after a storm. By creating an emergency plan and gathering items for a supply kit, you can reduce the impact of a hurricane. This checklist suggests items for a kit and provides important phone numbers. Please post it in a central place in your home.


October 2, 2019
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement following his Congressional Delegation trip to the Bahamas to survey the damages of Hurricane Dorian.