FEMA officials touring damaged areas in Duval County

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — Federal disaster relief agents will be in Duval County Monday as it continues to tour storm-damaged areas in Northeast Florida.

FEMA agents are inspecting the damage and will make recommendations for federal relief.

FEMA said there are some steps people can take now before crews show up.

Officials are asking residents to take the time to clean up debris, seaweed and boards that are lining our coastline. Hundreds of volunteers spent the weekend cleaning up some of the damage left behind.

President Barack Obama made some funding available for Florida after Hurricane Matthew. However, the partial declaration does not include individual assistance.

Many representatives told Action News Jax that people need the Individual Assistance Declaration to provide temporary housing for displaced families or loans for small businesses.

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