FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis called upon the federal government to help support Florida’s press conference in Fort Myers Friday morning.
DeSantis said the FEMA denied Florida its request for individual assistance.
“Floridians shouldn’t be punished for a disaster that was outside their control because of White House politics,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “The scope of devastation in these communities makes it clear that survivors need additional assistance and I’m urging the Biden administration to reconsider its decision.
The governor made these statements in Fort Myers while meeting with the victims of the recent tornadoes that upended the lives of Charlotte County and Lee county residents.
The state of Florida is working to appeal FEMA’s decision to get assistance for storm recovery.