Amidst the escalating violence and political turmoil in Haiti, Florida officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis, have taken measures to address the crisis and its potential impact on the state. Concerns over a possible mass migration from Haiti to Florida have prompted a response from both state and federal levels. Florida has launched an assistance portal for Floridians and other Americans in Haiti, with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) actively working to help those affected, as stated by FDEM Director Kevin GuthrieFL. The state's actions, which include DeSantis sending personnel to southern waters, come as some politicians criticize the Biden administration for its handling of the situation, accusing it of adhering to weak appeasement policies and leaving American citizens in harm's way. Meanwhile, advocacy groups and some officials call for a compassionate response to the Haitian crisis, criticizing the militarized and punitive approach. Notably, Rep. @CoryMillsFL has been involved in rescuing Americans from Haiti.
Haitians need aid during this dangerous, spiraling crisis. @GovRonDeSantis is prepping for an “invasion” to stop migrants seeking help by enacting draconian laws & fueling racism. We need action now. I pray for safety and resolutely call for humanitarian relief & refuge. https://t.co/OV7Vu4ReNZ
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What’s @POTUS’ plan to prevent the crisis in Haiti from having a direct negative impact on American national security & families, especially in Florida? We can’t have more mass migration. Floridians deserve answers & I’m leading the effort with @SenMarcoRubio to get them ⬇️ https://t.co/4h8qye1XhN
DeSantis admin creates a portal to help Floridians who are in Haiti “We will do everything possible to help Floridians and Americans who are in need of help in Haiti." https://t.co/jvfrwC88yM
WATCH: Rep. @CoryMillsFL has helped rescue Americans from Haiti as the nation faces violence and political turmoil https://t.co/UZsz0gpPgo
Florida Braces for Haitian Invasion Former NSC Deputy Chief of Staff Tera Dahl says Biden’s policies over the last 2+ years have directly led to the chaos erupting across Haiti. @DBrodyReports @RealDrGina @TBatesNews Watch LIVE➡ https://t.co/aeKhZCtVbe Watch more… https://t.co/SiBeNmm7kf
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ admin wants to know if any Floridians stranded in Haiti need to be rescued, as the Caribbean nation faces its worst political and security crisis in decades. But exactly how the state plans to help remains unclear. https://t.co/lahQkJHUB8 w/ @mawilner
Florida launches assistance portal for Floridians currently in Haiti after DeSantis sends personnel to southern waters https://t.co/jvfrwC88yM
The unrest in Haiti and instability across the Western hemisphere are a direct consequence of Biden’s weak appeasement policies. While the violence we’re seeing in Haiti is heartbreaking, it cannot result in a mass migration of unvetted & possibly dangerous people into Florida. https://t.co/VX7pBtaVm8
Florida Politician Warns State 'On Cusp of Largest Invasion in History' as Haiti Spirals Out of Control https://t.co/uVWv2iFZUB
The Department of Defense has been warned of a potential “maritime mass migration” from Haiti to South Florida due to the deteriorating c... Read more: https://t.co/HETZTF0jCP ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️
Biden is COMPLETELY UNPREPARED for the unrest in Haiti, and Americans are trapped as a result. @POTUS must know this: Florida will not tolerate mass migration of unvetted people into our state. https://t.co/a0JuMFhFOq
🚨ATTENTION FLORIDA RESIDENTS IN HAITI🚨 The Florida Division of Emergency Management is working to help Floridians currently in Haiti. If you need help or know of Floridians who need help in Haiti, please complete this form: https://t.co/4ZU8z8NXQY https://t.co/VWMKdLo10R
🚨ATTENTION FLORIDA RESIDENTS IN HAITI🚨 The @FLSERT is working to help Floridians currently in Haiti. If you need help or know of Floridians who need help in Haiti, please complete the form: https://t.co/4ZU8z8NXQY https://t.co/VWMKdLo10R
🚨🚨🚨IS HIAS RESETTLING HAITIAN ILLEGALS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA? 🚨🚨🚨 WHEN WILL @RonDeSantis SHUT @HIASrefugees’s RESETTLEMENT PARTNERS DOWN IN FLORIDA?? With the conflict in Haiti, we are now going to see a massive surge in invaders from Haiti coming to Florida illegally… https://t.co/4lfWTIyR6E https://t.co/Ub7Cj2x6of
Florida officials want to hear from people 'trapped in Haiti' Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/lZaq4JUAia #FlaPol https://t.co/3rzxOncZVU
🚨 The situation in Haiti is dire. And instead of addressing the root causes of migration from Haiti, showing some compassion for Haiti and Haitians, Governor DeSantis has chosen to double down on a punitive and militarized response. https://t.co/RZstHL6h3S
NEW: Florida launches portal for Floridians and other Americans in Haiti to report immediate needs 👇 We are working to do everything possible to provide assistance. If you or a family member are trapped in Haiti, let us know now. https://t.co/oLS5dyvh4J
BREAKING: DeSantis administration announces portal to help Floridians who are in Haiti as the country faces chaos and violence FDEM Director @KevinGuthrieFL: “We will do everything possible to help Floridians and Americans who are in need of help in Haiti."
The Florida Division of Emergency Management is working to help Floridians & other Americans currently in Haiti. If you need help or know of Floridians who need help in Haiti, complete the form here ➡️ https://t.co/Sz7o5yVgNd. https://t.co/4GSGx8i8VU
The Biden Administration has a habit of leaving American citizens behind in harm's way. We can now add Haiti to that list. Shameful. Thanks to my friend @CoryMillsFL for doing what @POTUS refuses to do. https://t.co/PwESi8HbBz
.@RepDotieJoseph, immigrant advocacy groups call for 'compassionate response' to Haitian crisis, after @GovRonDeSantis deploys state forces to repel migrants Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/HsLTVG8euY #FlaPol https://t.co/31SCxzq8eH
Florida Reps Warn Illegal Immigrants from Haiti Could Soon Storm Their Shores https://t.co/uWjB4F63QF
This week, I’ve spoken to @USCG, the @StateDept & nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, Dennis Hankins, on the heartbreaking violence & unrest we’ve seen there. Florida is home to so many Haitian-Americans & our team is ready to help any way we can. https://t.co/4YmB1rEhyc