In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared that Florida has sufficient resources for recovery and urged the federal government to concentrate relief efforts in North Carolina, where search and rescue operations are ongoing amid severe flooding. With Florida's death toll at 13, including 10 in Pinellas County, DeSantis emphasized the need for federal assistance to areas still facing active rescues, stating, 'Florida, we have it handled.' The state is dispatching various resources, including search and rescue teams, trucks, and high water vehicles to North Carolina and Tennessee. President Biden approved a disaster declaration for Florida, enabling federal funds to support recovery efforts while FEMA has also opened disaster recovery centers across the state. DeSantis noted that while Florida's immediate needs are met, future requests may arise as the situation evolves, particularly if further assistance becomes necessary in the coming days.