Many of us remember the members of Congress who refused funding to NY/NJ for Hurricane Sandy, including those from shameless “net-taker” states (I’m looking at you, SC & KY!) that frequently happily accept federal support in times of emergency and need:
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/29/nyregion/congress-gives-final-approval-to-hurricane-sandy-aid.html?mcubz=3
And now here’s Ian. Where – during hurricane season! – Governor DeSantis has recently spent his time and millions of dollars of state funds on cruel and inhumane political theater to get headlines, instead of stabilizing Florida’s insurance markets, President Biden did not hesitate to provide immediate and unflinching federal aid and support to Florida’s residents:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/09/24/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-florida-emergency-declaration-4/
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3664054-biden-speaks-with-desantis-about-hurricane-ian/
(Does anyone, seriously, doubt how The Former Guy would be handling this if he were in office?)
On to the important stuff: Very best wishes to all affected getting through this very hard event safely, and know it will show people at their best, helping others.