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Preparedness Tips

A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

A Guide to Creating your Own Permanent Housing Plan

Survivors of Hurricanes Helene and Milton who are receiving FEMA funds, rental assistance, or live in a temporary transportable manufactured home provided by FEMA need to make a plan for moving into permanent housing. If you can’t yet move into a permanent home and need your FEMA assistance to continue, you need to show FEMA progress in your housing plan. Here’s how.
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Survivors Living in FEMA Direct Housing Urged to Prepare for Storm Season

With Hurricane season right around the corner the safety and well-being of occupants living in FEMA temporary housing units is an important concern of the agency. Below are tips for preparing for Hurricane season.
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FEMA Direct Lease for Displaced Survivors

Direct Housing eligible survivors of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 13 Florida counties, whose homes are now uninhabitable, may be presented with Direct Lease as a temporary housing option to bridge the gap to their Permanent Housing Plan.
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