FL Legislature Considering StormHandling In Wake Of Irma Damage

Storms are a major priority on the Florida Legislature's agenda this year following Hurricane Irma's rampage across most of the state. 

Lawmakers will consider proposals ranging from making evacuations more efficient to helping the devastated citrus industry.

The 60-day session opened last Tuesday with the House of Representatives and Senate taking different approaches. The House is concentrating on storm preparations and recovery efforts while the Senate is focusing on economic damage. 

Hurricanes have hit the state the past two years following a more than decade-long lull. 

Florida is also handling an influx of Puerto Ricans fleeing devastation Hurricane Maria unleashed on their island.

House Speaker Richard Corcoran formed a select committee on hurricanes last September. The 21-member committee will vote on Tuesday on nearly 80 recommendations to refer to committees for legislation.


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