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The Senate has unanimously passed a measure that would boost hurricane relief and recovery efforts and enhance Florida’s response to storms.
The bill (SB 180), from Sen. Nick DiCeglie, would support Florida homeowners following a storm with clear, streamlined permitting resources – a likely welcome upgrade after the active 2024 hurricane season uncovered the pain many in DiCeglie’s Pinellas County Gulf Coast district suffered as they sought to rebuild.
The bill would also enhance debris management and removal processes, another challenge that plagued DiCeglie’s district last year, especially with the one-two punch that was Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
– Janelle Irwin, Florida Politics