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Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s decision to grant a Major Disaster Declaration for Broward County to trigger federal recovery efforts due to historic flooding, tornadoes, and severe storms:

“I am immensely grateful for President Biden’s swift approval to provide federal assistance to our Broward County community following the recent record-breaking storm that left thousands of families and businesses with major damages and cleanup costs. So many people and businesses are still struggling with the impacts of this historic storm event, and this federal declaration to provide financial and loan assistance is the commitment they need right now. This timely response by the President will help unleash temporary housing, home repairs, and property loans for our families, and it extends a helping hand to businesses eager to rebuild from the effects of this natural disaster. Only if we unite with a true federal, state, and local effort, can we get our Broward community fully back up on its feet. And when we asked for that assistance, I’m proud and thankful that President Biden wasted no time in making that pledge to us.”