Standing in front of wreckage on St. Pete Beach from Hurricane Milton, President Joe Biden on Sunday promised federal dollars would flow into the state to help families recover — and harden against future storms that will inevitably come.

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

Florida Republicans who voted against a stop-gap spending bill that funded FEMA are contending with Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

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,

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

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.