Crenshaw seeks federal aid for wildfire relief

U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw took some initial steps today in trying to secure some federal assistance in North Florida's recovery efforts from the wildfires.
Crenshaw, R-Fla., made the request at a meeting that included Federal Emergency Management Agency Director David Paulison and Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Craig Fugate, according to a news release from his office.
“The recovery costs alone shouldn’t have to be another catastrophe," Crenshaw said in the release. "As our firefighters and emergency personnel continue to make progress containing the fire, it’s time to start thinking about federal relief.
Crenshaw recently visited the Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department outside Lake City to be briefed on the Bugaboo Fire.