Sen. Rick Scott Thanks President Trump for Approving Hurricane Isaias ‘Major Disaster Declaration’ Request to Support Florida Families

Sen. Rick Scott Thanks President Trump for Approving Hurricane Isaias ‘Major Disaster Declaration’ Request to Support Florida Families October 28, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, President Donald Trump approved the State of Florida’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall in Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane on October 9, 2026. The president’s approval of this request followed a letter of support for the state’s request from Senator Rick Scott, Senator Ashley Moody, and 26 members of the Florida congressional delegation. Senator Rick Scott said, “Before Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the Panhandle as a destructive Category 2 storm, I spoke with President Trump, and he was clear that the State of Florida would have all the support we needed from the federal government. We are grateful for his quick approval of this Major Disaster Declaration, which opens critical resources for families and communities to recover from the storm and get back on their feet. Floridians are resilient, and together we will come back even stronger.” BACKGROUND: On October 9, Senator Scott led a letter to President Trump supporting the State of Florida’s request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration for 27 Florida counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias’s landfall. This request was immediately approved by the president. A Major Disaster Declaration was requested from the Florida Governor’s office on October 16, 2026, and President Trump approved the request on October 27, 2026, after receiving a letter of support from Senator Scott and his congressional colleagues. Senator Scott encourages those recovering from previous hurricanes who need assistance with a federal agency, including FEMA and the SBA, or any other federal issue, to contact his office at www.rickscott.senate.gov/contact/casework . Read the full letter Senator Scott joined urging President Trump to approve Florida’s Major Disaster Declaration request HERE or below: Dear Mr. President: We write in support of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall near Destin as a Category 2 hurricane and caused significant damage across Northwest Florida. Hurricane Isaias brought destructive winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall to Florida’s Panhandle, causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure across the region. Although damage assessments are still underway, the damage reported thus far highlights the significant impact Hurricane Isaias has had on communities across the Panhandle, many of which are still recovering from previous storms, including Hurricane Michael in 2018. We respectfully urge you to approve the Governor’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration, including but not limited to access to Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Direct Federal Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation resources. Federal support is critical to helping Florida families recover, restoring essential services, and ensuring affected communities have the resources needed to rebuild stronger than ever and prepare for future storms. Thank you for your consideration and attention to this important matter. Sincerely, ### https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/10/sen-rick-scott-thanks-president-trump-for-approving-hurricane-isaias-major-disaster-declaration-request-to-support-florida-families