PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis met with HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson and SBA Administrator Linda McMahon to discuss Hurricane Michael recovery efforts in the Florida Panhandle.

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, "It's been three weeks since Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Panhandle and we've made tremendous progress since then. We've been working around the clock to help residents recover and ensure that these areas are open for business. I am thankful for the support of President Trump, Vice President Pence, Secretary Carson, and SBA Administrator McMahon and all federal, state, and local leaders who are helping our residents and business owners recover quickly. We are already coming back stronger.”