Extra: In The Aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, How Do FEMA & Florida Work Together?

The Fox News Rundown

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Politics, Daily News, News

3.4 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 2 September 2023

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Hurricane Idalia touched down in Florida this past week. Heavy rains, storm surges, and intense winds left communities in the Sunshine State with flooded homes without power and, in some cases, clean water. President Biden and Governor Ron DeSantis have been collaborating to get Floridians the resources they need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is always front-and-center in situations like these and is now aiding folks affected by the natural disaster. Former FEMA administrator Brock Long has dealt with these disasters in the past. He joined for an interview to break down what FEMA is doing right now to help, what the biggest concerns are in the aftermath of a hurricane, and the need for the agency's political neutrality to help all Americans in crisis. Due to time limitations, we could not include our entire conversations in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear the complete interview with former FEMA administrator Brock Long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:31.0	This is the Fox News rundown Extra.
0:36.0	I'm Jessica Rosenthal.
0:38.0	This week we spoke with former FEMA administrator Brock Long about Hurricane Idalia.
0:42.0	What hazards and issues crop up after a storm like that?
0:46.0	How much luck may play a role if damage isn't as bad as it could have been?
0:50.0	Long explained that if the storm had been just a bit to the south,
0:53.0	damage would have hit higher population areas.
0:56.0	He explained how some cities aren't notably more dangerous or precarious zones than others.
1:01.0	He also pleaded with Congress to provide enough money for the disaster relief fund,
1:05.0	as a number of disasters are happening right now,
1:07.0	he said, that aren't necessarily making national news.
1:10.0	We often have to cut interviews down for time during a week,
1:13.0	but thought you'd like to hear this full interview.
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