Federal Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Isaias Amended to Add Assistance
President Donald Trump amended Florida's major disaster declaration for Hurricane Isaias, but the federal announcement does not list the counties or aid programs covered.
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Updated Oct. 30, 2026: President Donald Trump amended Florida’s major disaster declaration for Hurricane Isaias, making additional federal assistance available to disaster survivors in the state, according to an FDEM post dated Oct. 29, 2026. The storm affected Florida Oct. 6-12, 2026, the post says.
The post does not list the counties covered by the amendment or the types of aid added. It also does not say when or how residents can apply.
On Oct. 16, Governor Ron DeSantis said the state had asked the president for a major disaster declaration after Isaias. The request sought Public Assistance for 15 counties, which aids local governments, and Individual Assistance for eligible residents in eight designated counties, which aids households. That release described a request. It did not say the request had been approved.
The Oct. 29 post does not state whether the amendment includes Individual Assistance for households. Residents should check FDEM and FEMA for the list of designated counties and the application process.
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Questions and answers
- Did the federal government add assistance for Hurricane Isaias in Florida?
- Yes. According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the President amended Florida's major disaster declaration for Hurricane Isaias on Oct. 29, 2026, making additional federal assistance available to disaster survivors. The post does not list the counties covered or the types of aid.
- Which counties are covered by the Hurricane Isaias federal disaster declaration?
- The sources reviewed do not list them. A Florida Division of Emergency Management release from Oct. 16, 2026 asked for Public Assistance for 15 counties and Individual Assistance for eligible residents in eight designated counties, but it describes a request, not an approved list.
Sources
- Florida Division of Emergency Management: ICYMI, President Donald J. Trump amends Major Disaster Declaration for Florida, authorizing additional federal assistance (Oct. 29, 2026)
- Florida Division of Emergency Management: ICYMI, Governor Ron DeSantis announces Florida requests approval for Major Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Isaias (Oct. 16, 2026)
