Many of Florida's members of Congress want voting for funding now, even ones who voted against a larger budget deal last month.

Congress passed a stopgap spending bill on September 25 to keep government agencies funded into December and avoid a shutdown.

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,

All 11 Florida House Republicans who voted against keeping the government — and FEMA — funded last month just days later signed a bipartisan letter addressed to Biden calling for “direct federal assistance” to the state in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

FEMA is preparing for Milton's landfall while still responding to Helene's devastation. But Administrator Deanne Criswell says "FEMA is ready."

President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida on Friday, directing federal disaster assistance to the state in the wake of Hurricane Milton.

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many across the US are looking for help in the recovery. This is how to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.