Dear Neighbor,
The last two weeks have been trying in North Central Florida—first with the expected hurricane and then with the aftermath. After visiting all of our communities and hearing from emergency management officials, small business owners, residents, and leaders, one thing is clear: our district is strong and resilient.
In Cedar Key and Horseshoe Beach, homes and businesses were washed away in just a couple of hours. Further inland, extreme wind and water damage ripped buildings from their foundations and flooded homes. Our agricultural producers—some of the hardest-hit after Idalia—saw fields flooded, crops demolished, and equipment damaged. Despite all of these challenges, we’re so proud of how our neighbors worked to support each other. We have a long way to go, but we are stronger when we work together.
On Thursday, our teams were in Cedar Key and Horseshoe Beach alongside teams from the Small Business Administration, FEMA, and the Florida SBDC to help residents file claims and get the necessary support to get back on their feet. On Monday, we’ll be in Yankeetown, with more mobile office hours throughout the coming weeks soon to be announced. We hope you’ll join us in-person or reach out to our team in Gainesville at (352) 505-0838 or via email at kcammack.hurricane@mail.house.gov.
Please read below to see more from these affected areas and to learn about resources available through the SBA, FEMA, and USDA to help folks recover. As always, our team is standing by to help.
With all that’s happening this Congress, it is my greatest honor to represent you and hear from you about the issues that matter most. You can read below about what we’ve been up to this week, and as always, you can stay up to date with us here, on our website, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
For Freedom,
Congresswoman Kat Cammack
Proudly Representing Florida’s Third Congressional District
