Florida Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.
Incident Period: Jan 20, 2020 - May 11, 2023
Declaration Date: Mar 25, 2020
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How You Can Get Vaccinated
CDC’s recommendations are based on those of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, an independent panel of medical and health experts
The Community Vaccination Centers are now closed. To find a provider near you:
? Search http://vaccines.gov
? Text your ZIP code to 438829 GETVAX) in English or 822862 (VACUNA) in Spanish
? Call 1-800-232-0233 for assistance in English, Spanish, and 150+ other languages.
Learn more: https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/vaccine-support
Ensuring Equitable Vaccine Access
FEMA is committed to ensuring every person who wants a vaccine gets one. We are supporting the state by providing equipment, funding and personnel to vaccination centers. Civil Rights | Equity
Funeral Assistance
COVID-19 funeral grants can help with funeral services and interment or cremation.
You may qualify if:
- You are a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
- The funeral expenses are for an individual whose death in the United States, U.S. territories or the District of Columbia, were likely the result of COVID-19.
Funeral Assistance Line
Call 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585) to apply for assistance Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
Multilingual services are available. The assistance line can help applicants in nearly 40 languages.
Find additional facts at https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance/faq
Rumor Control
To distinguish fact from rumor regarding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit Coronavirus Rumor Control.
Funding Obligations
Individual Assistance | Amount |
---|---|
Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved | $177,982,250.70 |
Total Individual & Households Program Dollars Approved | $177,982,250.70 |
Individual Assistance Applications Approved | 32345 |
Public Assistance | Amount |
---|---|
Emergency Work (Categories A-B) - Dollars Obligated | $2,877,014,114.88 |
Total Public Assistance Grants Dollars Obligated | $2,964,828,133.41 |
Hazard Mitigation Assistance | Amount |
---|---|
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - Dollars Obligated | $66,217,650.08 |
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) List
Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Disaster survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications.
Search for the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) closest to you.
Millhopper Branch Library
Address
3145 NW 43rd St
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Alachua
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DRC Hours
Monday: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Jefferson County Courthouse Annex
Address
435 W Walnut St
Monticello, Florida 32344
Jefferson
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DRC Hours
Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Saturday: | Closed |
Sunday: | Closed |
Notes
Please note, this center will close at 4:30pm on 9/20/24 and will not reopen until 9/23/24 at 9am.
Gilchrist County Fire Station # 2
Address
460 NW County Road 138
Branford, Florida 32008
Gilchrist
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DRC Hours
Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
The Bridge Church
Address
1135 E US 90
Madison, Florida 32340
Madison
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DRC Hours
Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Notes
This center will be closed 9/13/24 all day for an event, reopen on 9/14/24 at 9am - 7pm
Dixie Old Town Education Center
Address
841 SE Highway 349
Old Town, Florida 32680
Dixie
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Hale Park
Address
215 Duval St NE
Live Oak, Florida 32064
Suwannee
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Mayo Community Center
Address
SW Community Cir
Mayo, Florida 32066
Lafayette
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DRC Hours
Monday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Lake City Reporter Office
Address
180 E Duval St
Lake City, Florida 32055
Columbia
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DRC Hours
Monday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Loughridge Park
Address
1100 W Hampton Springs Ave
Perry, Florida 32347
Taylor
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DRC Hours
Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | Closed |
Sunday: | Closed |
Notes
MDRC 1 has a planned closure date of 20 September 2024 at 7PM EST.
If survivors will still need assistance after closure, please contact the helpline at 800.621.3362 or go to disasterassistance.gov
Sarasota Christian Church
Address
2923 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, Florida 34231
Sarasota
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Lakewood Ranch Library
Address
16410 Rangeland Pkwy
Bradenton, Florida 34211
Manatee
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |