As Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis described state preparations in public remarks but did not say he would arrest Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers if they blocked relief efforts,

Standing in front of wreckage on St. Pete Beach from Hurricane Milton, President Joe Biden on Sunday promised federal dollars would flow into the state to help families recover — and harden against future storms that will inevitably come.

President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida because of Hurricane Milton. The declaration includes most of the state and includes individual and housing assistance for critical needs,