Coverage dated April 21, 2023

DeSantis to Request Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Historic Fort Lauderdale Flooding

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday he will request a Major Disaster Declaration for Broward County due to the catastrophic impacts of unprecedented flooding in Fort Lauderdale. The announcement comes 10 days after heavy rainfall caused historic flooding that damaged countless homes and lef…

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Portland Press Herald
DeSantis will seek federal aid for Fort Lauderdale flood victims (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Apr 21, 2023
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More than 2 feet of rain fell in some parts of Broward County on April 12.
Portland Press Herald
DeSantis seeks federal aid for Fort Lauderdale flood victims (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Apr 21, 2023
Portland Press Herald's feed description
While frequently sniping at each other, the Democratic president and the governor have seen their administrations work together after disasters.
NBC 6 South Florida
DeSantis to Request Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Historic Fort Lauderdale Flooding (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Apr 21, 2023
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday he will request a Major Disaster Declaration for Broward County due to the catastrophic impacts of unprecedented flooding in Fort Lauderdale. The announcement comes 10 days after heavy rainfall caused historic flooding that damaged countless homes and lef…

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