Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery
September 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.
September 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.
Preparing for the 2025 Hurricane Season
November 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.
October 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.
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.
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.
March 4, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3370, The Homeowner Flood Insurance Act of 2014:
February 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:
June 5, 2013
Congressmen Diaz-Balart and Harris introduced H.R. 2241, The Disaster Savings and Resilient Construction Act of 2013.