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NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 19, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Policy Institute report warns of potential disaster-recovery funding risks

A new report from the Florida Policy Institute identifies potential threats to state disaster-recovery funding, specifically citing Amendment 3 and proposed federal budget cuts to FEMA. The report highlights Monroe, Lee, Bay, Taylor, and Sarasota counties as the areas most likely to face impacts if funding is reduced.

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Why It Matters

Residents in disaster-prone counties may face changes to the availability or scale of recovery resources if state and federal funding streams are altered.

Key Facts

  • The Florida Policy Institute released a report warning of risks to state disaster-recovery funding.
  • The report identifies Amendment 3 as a potential threat to current funding levels.
  • The report identifies proposed federal cuts to FEMA as a potential threat to current funding levels.
  • Monroe, Lee, Bay, Taylor, and Sarasota counties are identified as the most vulnerable to these potential funding changes.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlorida Policy Institute“Author of the report on disaster-recovery funding risks.”otherAmendment 3“Proposed ballot measure that would lower property taxes in Florida.”locationBay“County identified as potentially affected.”locationLee“County identified as potentially affected.”organizationFEMA Review Council“Council established in January 2025 that suggested federal funding cuts.”organizationFEMA“Federal agency responsible for emergency management and disaster funding.”locationSarasota“County identified as potentially affected.”personEthan Frey“Policy Fellow at FPI who authored the report findings.”locationMonroe“County identified as potentially affected.”locationTaylor“County identified as potentially affected.”