DeSantis Requests Federal Aid After Record Rain Causes Severe Flooding in Fort Lauderdale

• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked President Biden to declare Broward County a disaster area.
• If approved, residents and local governments would receive federal assistance for damage from April 12 flooding.
• Over 2 feet of rain fell in parts of Broward County, damaging about 1,000 homes and closing the airport for 2 days.
• The flooding also disrupted gas deliveries, causing long lines at gas stations.
• Though from opposing parties, DeSantis and Biden have worked together after past disasters like Hurricane Ian and the Surfside condo collapse.

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