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President Donald Trump has declared that a major disaster exists in Florida.
The order allows federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Irma beginning on Sept. 4.
Trump's action makes funds available to people in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Pinellas and Sarasota counties.
The U.S. Coast Guard, FEMA and all Federal and State brave people are ready. Here comes Irma. God bless everyone!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 10, 2017
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Flooding in Coconut Grove, MiamiWATCH LIVE: Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry gives latest update on Hurricane Irma:
Posted by Action News Jax on Sunday, September 10, 2017
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