President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Isaias from Oct. 6-12, 2026.

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Hurricane Isaias in Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington counties.

Brett H. Howard has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made later if requested and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.