Florida Republican Rep. Greg Steube told Fox News Digital on Tuesday morning that fuel shortages are the biggest post-hurricane problem, adding that Florida's 17th Congressional District has been hit by “two hurricanes in two weeks.” The damage was catastrophic.”
“The biggest challenge right now is fuel,” Steube said, advising evacuees to wait a little longer before returning. “If you leave town, I'm going to wait a few more days until the gas stations are full and we get back to more normalcy.”
“I drove around yesterday and I really couldn't find a gas station that had fuel,” he said. “Things will get better as people take back power.”
The lawmaker said power has been restored to most of his constituency.
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Congressman Greg Steube speaks with FOX News Digital about the impact of Hurricanes Helen and Milton (Fox News Digital)
Last month, many communities in Florida were affected by Hurricane Helen, and the same storm also caused damage in other parts of the United States. Then last week, Hurricane Milton hit the Sunshine State.
Steube said his district was severely impacted by Hurricanes Helen and Milton after Hurricane Debbie hit Florida in August.
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Satellite image showing Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. (NOAA via AP)
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“There's not a single person in my district that hasn't been affected in some way by these hurricanes,” he says.
The councilor said his property was also affected, with trees falling, soffits and fascias being removed from the exterior of homes and screen doors blown out.
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Rep. Greg Steube (R-Florida) is interviewed outside the U.S. Capitol before the House vote on Thursday, April 23, 2020. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
Steube has served in the House of Representatives since 2019 and is currently seeking re-election.
