Northwest Florida continues to play a critical role in our nation’s defense!
Proud to see the men and women at Tyndall Air Force Base training alongside our Canadian allies during Exercise Checkered Flag, strengthening combat readiness and ensuring our forces are prepared to meet future threats.
Thank you for your service!
Small businesses are the backbone of Northwest Florida’s economy.
More than $4.5 million in emergency loans has already been approved to help businesses recover from Hurricane Isaias.
Eligible businesses can still apply for assistance. Learn more: https://t.co/VmQSSeRHmy
If you own your car, you should own its data!
I appreciate Bill Hanvey of the Auto Care Association highlighting the importance of the REPAIR Act on The Deciders.
Americans deserve the freedom to choose where they have their vehicles repaired without being forced into costly dealership repairs.
It’s time for Congress to get the bipartisan REPAIR Act across the finish line!
‼️ Help speed up debris removal after Hurricane #Isaias by sorting debris into 6 piles:
🍃 Vegetative debris
☣️ Hazardous waste
🦺 Construction & demolition debris
🗑️ Household garbage
🎛️ Large appliances
📻 Electronics
📍 Remember to place debris curbside, away from trees, structures & downed power lines.
Follow your county’s guidance for debris pickup to help keep communities safe & moving toward recovery! 💪
🔗 Find available recovery resources at https://t.co/p1ksYRsn11.
I was proud to join Senator @SenAshleyMoody and my Florida colleagues in urging President Trump to approve the request from @GovRonDeSantis for a Major Disaster Declaration.
As Northwest Florida continues to recover, I remain committed to ensuring our communities have the federal resources they need to recover and rebuild.
I am leading congressional efforts urging the @POTUS to approve @GovRonDeSantis’s request for a Major Emergency Disaster Declaration.
Under the governor’s leadership, Florida’s recovery efforts are well underway, and I am doing all I can in Washington to make sure Floridians get the resources they need to rebuild.
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Our farmers are the backbone of Northwest Florida, and we must ensure they have the resources they need to recover from Hurricane Isaias.
Thank you to Commissioner Wilton Simpson and @FDACS for launching this loan program to support Florida’s agricultural community.
Learn more: https://t.co/0WnCT8Y57R
ICYMI: Commissioner Wilton Simpson Launches Loan Program for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/wJw9QtpCAK
Find more recovery resources at https://t.co/873d132cf0.
As we continue helping communities recover from Hurricane Isaias, we are also making investments to strengthen rural Florida and support economic growth.
Today in Washington County, I announced $27 million in Rural Infrastructure Fund awards for critical projects in 14 small and rural communities across Florida. We’re also awarding $24.3 million to 12 additional rural communities to invest in infrastructure and economic opportunity.
Florida has made tremendous progress recovering from this storm. We are committed to supporting the families, businesses, and communities that have been affected so that they can rebuild in the short term and thrive in the long term.
The CCP is exploiting American financial data and markets.
The Select Committee’s recent investigation found that stock brokerage @WebullGlobal has not been transparent about its links to China, exposing American investors’ data to surveillance risks.
As Northwest Florida begins recovering from Hurricane Isaias, many of our neighbors are looking for ways to lend a helping hand.
If you are able to volunteer or donate, I encourage you to connect with trusted organizations working directly in impacted communities.
Northwest Floridians have always stepped up for one another in times of need, and I know this time will be no different.
If you want to help people affected by Hurricane Isaias, connect with trusted organizations that are actively supporting communities. State and local emergency management agencies can provide information about reputable volunteer and donation organizations.
I want to once again express my sincere gratitude to the first responders and volunteers who continue to work tirelessly to help our communities recover. Your dedication and willingness to serve embody the very best of Northwest Florida.
I also want to thank the brave men and women who continue to answer the call to serve our nation, both here at home and abroad. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice.
⚠️ As Florida recovers from Hurricane #Isaias, help prevent additional communications outages!
Damaged communication lines can disrupt 911 services, emergency response efforts & connectivity for impacted communities.
🌳 Never touch or cut downed lines when clearing debris.
🚫 Do not drive over or attempt to move damaged lines.
⚡ Keep debris away from utility equipment.
📞 Report downed or damaged lines to your utility provider.
Remember, always call 811 before you dig!
🤝 Blue skies or gray skies, 211 helps you find the way forward.
Florida’s 211 connects you with local resources for food, housing, healthcare, mental health support, utility assistance, disaster assistance & other essential needs.
☎️ 211
📱 Calling over Wi-Fi? 211 may not work through Wi-Fi Calling.
💻 Visit https://t.co/SeD8MSqGeN, enter your ZIP code & find your local 211’s 10-digit number.
🚧 Response and recovery efforts are underway following Hurricane #Isaias.
Thanks to the swift work of @MyFDOT crews, I-10 & U.S. 98 were cleared and reopened by 6 AM.
Crews continue working to clear critical roadways, ensuring first responders, utility crews & essential supplies can reach impacted communities as quickly & safely as possible.
As Northwest Florida begins assessing the damage from Hurricane Isaias, it’s important to know the steps to take to protect your home and property.
Document damage, contact your insurance provider, and be cautious of potential scams.
Floridians in the Panhandle, as you start to assess the damage following #HurricaneIsaias, make sure you know what your next steps are before making your insurance claims.
🚁 In the response to Hurricane #Isaias, local & state first responders & emergency management are using helicopters, airplanes & drones to support search & rescue, reconnaissance & damage assessments.
🫵 If you fly, we can't! 🚫
Keep your drone on the ground & avoid visiting impacted areas. You could interfere with life-saving efforts & delay critical response operations.
‼️ Help keep our first responders safe. Don’t interfere with life-saving missions!
As Hurricane Isaias impacts Florida, important resources are available to help Floridians during response and recovery.
Volunteer Florida is coordinating with Florida VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters) partners to support ongoing efforts. Please save and share these disaster assistance hotlines with anyone who may need support. #ServeFL
To our Gulf Coast customers: We’re with you. 💙 As Hurricane Isaias approaches, our teams are preparing the network & moving resources into place to help keep communities connected.
To help our wireless customers stay connected through this difficult time, we are waiving overage charges to provide unlimited talk, text & data for AT&T Postpaid & Prepaid customers with billing addresses in zip codes across affected areas from 10.9.26 - 11.7.26.
If you’re in the storm’s potential path:
🔋 Charge phones + portable batteries
📞 Save / write down important contacts
🏢 Review your household or business continuity plan
📢 Follow guidance from local emergency officials
💙Put personal safety first
For the full update 👉 https://t.co/PCIqfbmrLx