Tampa Republic

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor, serving Florida's 14th District since 2007, has recently shared insights on social media regarding disaster relief efforts and holiday safety measures. Castor's recent posts emphasize her commitment to aiding Florida communities and ensuring child safety during the festive season.

On November 24, 2024, Rep. Castor expressed her motivation following an event in Shore Acres. She highlighted the collective spirit witnessed at the Rebuild Fair and assured constituents of her continued efforts in Congress. Castor stated, "The unity at the Shore Acres Rebuild Fair was inspiring." She further emphasized her dedication to securing supplemental disaster assistance funding to aid Florida homeowners and small businesses in their rebuilding endeavors.

The following day, on November 25, 2024, Castor turned her attention to consumer safety as the holiday season approached. She urged parents to ensure that items on their children's wishlists were safe before purchasing them. Referring to a report by U.S. PIRG, she cautioned about hazardous toys such as water beads and products containing button batteries. Her tweet read: "While you're waiting for your turkey to thaw, check if your kiddos holiday wishlist is safe before you buy!"

In another post made on the same day, Rep. Castor extended gratitude towards The Green House Cares (TGHCares) for their role in protecting children from potential hazards during the holidays. She encouraged readers to review the full report linked in her message: "Thanks to my partners at @TGHCares for helping protect our children from hazards and ensuring they are healthy, happy and well this holiday season."