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Rep. Soto Thanks FEMA for Extending TSA Program for Puerto Ricans in Florida

January 3, 2018

Kissimmee, Florida – Congressman Darren Soto released the following statement following FEMA's announcementto extend the Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA) program until March 20, 2018. The TSA program provides short-term sheltering to displaced Puerto Ricans from Hurricane Maria residing in Florida.

"I would like to thank Puerto Rico's Governor Rosselló for requesting and FEMA for approving a 60-day extension to the TSA/Hotel Voucher program. This will help thousands of recent Puerto Rican families relocating to Central Florida with temporary housing. We will continue to work with the Puerto Rico Government to get a direct lease program and make sure we provide adequate housing assistance for those Puerto Ricans still in need," stated Rep. Darren Soto.

Rep. Soto encourages all eligible applicants and new comers to apply for the TSA program extension. Please visit https://www.fema.gov/transitional-shelter-assistance for more information.

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