Marco Rubio Urges Obama to Reconsider FEMA's Tampa Bay Flooding Decision

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., urged President Barack Obama to reconsider the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision over declaring five counties in the Tampa Bay region disaster areas due to last month‘s flooding. 

Rubio sent Obama a letter on Tuesday on the matter.  

“The severe weather events last month caused significant damage to numerous homes, businesses, transportation networks, and public infrastructure,” wrote Rubio. “These hard hit areas are home to populations that are more susceptible to economic hardship.
 
“As Floridians continue to reel from the effects of last month’s torrential rains and flooding, I respectfully request you consider Governor Scott’s appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for the five impacted counties,” Rubio added.