DeSantis announces $1 million in disaster aid to rebuild storm-damaged fisheries
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Florida’s official, private disaster fund will spend $1 million to help the state’s fishing industry rebuild after back-to-back hurricanes, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday during a visit to the Gulf fishing village of Steinhatchee.
The money will be paid to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Foundation from the Florida Disaster Fund, which provides financial assistance to help communities recover from natural disasters.
“These funds will go towards rebuilding of boat slips, repair of fish houses, financial assistance to aquaculture businesses and other important infrastructure repairs for Florida’s fishing economy,” DeSantis said.
The governor also said he will direct the Department of Environmental Protection to expedite permits for hurricane-affected businesses to speed up the rebuilding process.