Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart

Representing the 25th District of FLORIDA

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery

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.

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist (English)

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist (Spanish)

The websites provided below are additional resources you and your family may find useful.

www.fema.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

www.ready.gov

A supplementary website provided by FEMA that focuses on hurricane preparedness.  

www.listo.gov

A supplementary website provided by FEMA in Spanish that focuses on hurricane preparedness.  

www.nhc.noaa.gov

National Hurricane Center

www.noaa.gov

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

www.floridadisaster.org

Florida Division of Emergency Management 

More on Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery

Diaz-Balart Votes for Additional Disaster Relief Funding to Help Hurricane-Impacted Areas

Oct 12, 2017
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the passage of additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief.

Diaz-Balart Votes for Tax Relief to Support Hurricane Impacted Communities

Sep 28, 2017
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the passage H.R. 3823, Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017.

Diaz-Balart Works to Ensure All Three Counties in FL-25 Received FEMA Individual Assistance Designation

Sep 13, 2017
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Hendry County has been added to the list of counties in Florida eligible for Individual Assistance (IA) as part of the Major Disaster Declaration issued by President Trump on Sunday.

Diaz-Balart Urges FEMA to Adopt New Flood Maps in Clewiston

Nov 4, 2016
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers announced they have accredited parts of the Herbert Hoover Dike.

Diaz-Balart Works with Collier County Leaders Toward FEMA Resolution

Oct 7, 2015

WASHINGTON – Earlier this week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Collier County achieved a substantial victory in a 10-year struggle with FEMA over reimbursement for sand replenishment and beach restoration projects following Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma in 2005 and Tropical Storm Gabrielle in 2001.  Collier County pursued a corrective response to reverse FEMA’s decision to take back (deobligate) millions in funding previously approved by both the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) and FEMA.  FEMA granted Collier’s appeal of $7.76

Diaz-Balart Promotes National Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 24, 2015
Congressman Diaz-Balart encourages families and individuals to prepare for Hurricane Season. Diaz-Balart promotes National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which begins on May 24th and runs through May 30th.

Diaz-Balart Promotes National Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 23, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart encourages families and individuals to prepare for Hurricane Season. Diaz-Balart promotes National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which begins on May 25th and runs through May 31st. Hurricane Season starts next Sunday, June 1st.

With Passage of H.R. 3370, Floridians Can Rest a Little Easier

Mar 4, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3370, The Homeowner Flood Insurance Act of 2014:

Flood Insurance Legislation is Important to Florida and Our Economy

Feb 12, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after House Majority Leader Eric Cantor announced this evening that he would be bringing flood insurance legislation to the floor for a vote:

Diaz-Balart: H.R. 2241 Provides Incentives for Resilient Construction

Jun 5, 2013
Congressmen Diaz-Balart and Harris introduced H.R. 2241, The Disaster Savings and Resilient Construction Act of 2013.

Diaz-Balart Promotes National Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 24, 2013
Congressman Diaz-Balart encourages families and individuals to prepare for Hurricane Season.

Diaz-Balart and Sires Reintroduce Safe Building Codes Incentive Act

May 10, 2013
Congressmen Diaz-Balart and Sires introduced legislation that would strengthen building codes and increase public safety.

Diaz-Balart Praises Senator Menendez for Introducing the Safe Building Codes Incentives Act in the Senate

Dec 20, 2012
Congressman Diaz-Balart praises Senator Menendez for introducing the Safe Building Codes Incentives Act in the Senate.

Diaz-Balart Offers Testimony to Introduce H.R. 2069, The Safe Building Code Incentive Act

Jul 24, 2012
Congressman Diaz-Balart will offer the following testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management today.

Diaz-Balart Promotes National Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 25, 2012
Congressman Diaz-Balart encourages families and individuals to prepare for Hurricane Season.

Diaz-Balart Promotes National Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 24, 2011
Congressman Diaz-Balart encourages families and individuals to prepare for Hurricane Season.

Diaz-Balart Introduces Resolution to Promote Hurricane Awareness, Encourage Preparedness

May 27, 2010
This week, Congressman Diaz-Balart introduced H. Res. 1388, a resolution supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which began on May 23rd and runs until the 29th.

Diaz-Balart Statement on Addressing Disasters in U.S. Cities

Mar 4, 2010
The following is the statement of U.S. Rep. Diaz-Balart, Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Subcommittee Ranking Member, from today’s hearing on addressing disasters in cities and the recommendations of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Diaz-Balart Statement from Hearing on Ensuring More Rapid Recoveries Following Disasters

Jul 27, 2009
The following is the statement of U.S. Rep. Diaz-Balart, Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Ranking Member, from today’s hearing entitled “Post-Katrina: What it Takes to Cut the Bureaucracy and Assure a More Rapid Response After a Catastrophic Disaster.”

House Passes Diaz-Balart Hurricane Preparedness Resolution

May 12, 2009
Today the House passed H. Res. 387, a resolution introduced by Congressman Diaz-Balart, encouraging hurricane awareness and preparedness and supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Hurricane Preparedness Week, taking place May 24th-30th.