Following a significant backlash, FEMA has decided to reconsider its initial decision that would have led to flood insurance increases for Hurricane Ian victims in Southwest Florida, potentially impacting them by millions of dollars. This reconsideration allows for a temporary insurance reprieve for homeowners in Lee County, who were facing potential financial burdens due to their local leaders' failure to follow policy on rebuilds. The decision came after advocacy from local officials and lawmakers, including Rep. Greg Steube and Sen. Rick Scott, highlighting the importance of supporting the affected communities during their recovery process.
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.@SenRickScott backlash to FEMA decision results in temporary insurance reprieve for Lee County homeowners https://t.co/kBmWU8gl8y
Lee County homeowners receive temporary insurance reprieve following FEMA decision backlash by @SenRickScott https://t.co/kBmWU8gl8y
After backlash, @FEMA gives SW #Florida residents a chance to save flood insurance discounts despite their local leaders' failure to follow policy on rebuilds. https://t.co/9k4pwH1Udt via @LZ2official
Thanks to our advocacy and the advocacy of our persistent local officials, I’m glad to see FEMA pause to reconsider this disastrous decision. It was wrong of FEMA to blindside Hurricane Ian victims with flood insurance increases. We’re talking about millions of dollars on the… https://t.co/wnrDwKKLwZ