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ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County now has a plan to spend most of $219 million in federal aid to help people harmed by Hurricane Ian, but county officials acknowledged this week that distributing the money is likely months away. The county’s allocation, part of a storm-aid package of $2.7 billion for Florida, was a conditional award, requiring a plan to address unmet needs left in the storm’s wake. The plan adopted by commissioners Tuesday focuses on repairing and building new housing, and preventing future flooding. According to federal rules, the plan must prioritize low-income communities, unde…

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