Biden extends the disaster declaration in Florida to release more aid after the passage of Hurricane 'Ian'

MADRID, 5 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has extended the disaster declaration issued for the state of Florida to facilitate the additional release of aid after the passage of Hurricane 'Ian', which has left nearly a hundred dead and thousands displaced. .

The White House has indicated in a statement that the president has thus endorsed that more aid from federal funds be allocated to operations to remove the debris and implement protection measures after the passage of the strong storm.

The decree previously signed by Biden allowed this aid to be released for a period of 30 days, although this extension offers one more month of additional assistance paid for entirely by the United States federal government.

The first aid package included funds for temporary shelter and home repairs, as well as loans to cover real estate and other property losses. In addition, it also allows Florida to access aid programs for companies and the self-employed.

The authorities continue to assess the extent and cost of the damage caused to date by the hurricane, so new areas could be introduced that are eligible for this aid.