TALLAHASSEE — Florida continues to lead long-term recovery efforts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency providing ongoing financial and technical support to affected communities, according to a FEMA fact sheet released Feb. 10, 2026.
The fact sheet, the 76th in a series of recovery updates, details the scope of federal assistance provided to Florida since the storms made landfall in 2024. FEMA has approved billions of dollars in Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation grants for the state.
Restoration contractors operating in Florida's Gulf Coast communities have been engaged in long-term rebuilding work that, in many cases, has extended well beyond the initial emergency response phase. Industry professionals note that the volume and complexity of hurricane recovery work has created both opportunities and challenges for the restoration sector.
The ongoing nature of hurricane recovery in Florida underscores the importance of sustained contractor capacity and workforce development in the restoration industry. Several national restoration franchises have maintained permanent operations in the hardest-hit areas to support the multi-year rebuilding effort.
FEMA's continued engagement in Florida reflects the agency's recognition that major hurricane recovery is a long-term process that requires sustained federal investment and coordination with state and local partners.
