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DeSantis says flood damage may not reach threshold for US emergency assistance order

Florida officials praise local, state response to this week’s deluge

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks about the recent flooding in South Florida at Hollywood Fire Rescue Station 5 on Friday. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks about the recent flooding in South Florida at Hollywood Fire Rescue Station 5 on Friday. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis applauded the storm response efforts of state and local officials in Broward and Miami-Dade counties after two days of heavy rans. But he said there may not be enough damage for the region to qualify for a U.S. disaster declaration.

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