News and Media: Disaster 4794

LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA continues to support the state of Florida by approving nearly $178 million in federal disaster recovery funds in August, bringing the total approved since Jan. 20 to more than $804 million. The state is leading recovery efforts from multiple federally declared disasters, most recently Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Since Jan. 20, FEMA has approved more than 2,900 state and local recovery projects through the state-managed Public Assistance program. This funding helps cover items like road repairs, critical infrastructure restoration, debris removal and other emergency actions taken to protect life and property following major disasters.

FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center for survivors of the May 10 severe storms and tornadoes at the LeRoy Collins Leon County Library is permanently closing at 7 p.m. on August 19. This date marks the end of the application period for disaster assistance.

Homeowners and renters in Leon County who sustained losses from the May 10 severe storms and tornadoes have only one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is Aug. 19, 2024.

FEMA reminds Florida residents who have received federal disaster assistance in response to the May 10 severe storms and tornadoes to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for three years.

As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. There are several ways Floridians who were affected by the May 10 storms and tornadoes can provide this information.