emergency fund

The Joint Legislative Budget Commission will hold an emergency meeting next week to release an additional $360 million into the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund, which was established this year with $500 million. Most of the initial funding has already been allocated for Ian recovery efforts.

An emergency fund worth half-a-billion dollars is almost ready for Governor Ron DeSantis’ use. Legislation creating the “Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund” has been approved by the Florida Legislature.