This photo from 2009 shows, from left, George H.W. Bush, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, BIll Clinton and Jimmy Carter in the White House. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo Former presidents add Florida relief to their efforts

All five living, former U.S. presidents have officially expanded their disaster relief appeal to include Hurricane Irma as the Category 4 storm slams through Florida.

According to a statement from Jim McGrath, former President George H.W. Bush's spokesman, the "One America Appeal" launched last week will now include the Florida Disaster Fund, the state's official, private fund established to assist local communities.


Bush was joined by former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter in a PSA announcement released last week, which later aired nationwide Thursday, during the NFL kickoff game on NBC. Another PSA message will be airing during all NFL telecasts on Sunday and again on Monday night.

The fund was established through the 41st president's library and foundation to help respond to Hurricane Harvey, which resulted in massive flooding in the Houston area. For its Hurricane Harvey efforts, the "One America Appeal" is working with the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund and the Rebuild Texas Fund.

The second fund was activated by Florida Gov. Rick Scott. "One hundred percent of funds donated to the Florida Disaster Fund will go toward disaster-related response and recovery because the fund has no overhead costs," Sunday's announcement stated.

President Donald Trump tweeted his support for the effort on Thursday writing he was "proud to stand with Presidents for #OneAmericaAppeal."