ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR HURRICANE IDALIA SURVIVORS
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/additional-resources-available-hurricane-idalia-survivors]


Release Date: 
Sep 14, 2023 

In addition to FEMA, there are many resources that a survivor from
Hurricane Idalia can turn to for help. Working both independently and
in cooperation with FEMA, many federal, state, and local agencies are
ready to assist.

AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANCE

	* The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) partnered with FEMA and
other organizations to create the Disaster Resource Center
[https://www.usda.gov/topics/disaster-resource-center]

CLEANUP HELP FREE

	* Call 800-451-1954, through Sept. 15, 2023.

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

	* Department of Children & Families ACCESS Florida Information Line
[https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance] Information
and application assistance in filing for food stamps, temporary cash
assistance, Medicaid. Call 850-300-4323; TTY:  800-955-8771.
	* FEEDING FLORIDA [https://www.feedingflorida.org/] Website refers
applicants to all food banks in Florida or call 855-352-3663.
	* Catholic Charities of Central Florida [https://cflcc.org/] Provides
referrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance. Call
211, 888-658-2828, or 407-658-1818.    
	* All Faiths Food Bank [https://allfaithsfoodbank.org/] Referrals to
organizations providing emergency food assistance. Call 941-379-6333.
	* Suncoast Haven Rest Rescue Mission [http://www.havenofrest.com/]
Providing food boxes, meals, clothing, spiritual care and furniture. 
Location: 1763 9th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33713, call 727-545-8282.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 

	* American Red Cross [http://www.redcross.org] For more information
and steps to register for an appointment, please see visit their
website. 
	* Florida Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
[https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance] The Florida
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to
help needy families achieve self-sufficiency. Call Center:
850-300-4323.

HOUSING

	* Housing Resource Helpline is a rental housing locator for impacted
families in search of affordable rental housing units that are
available throughout the state. You may contact the locator’s
toll-free call center for assistance in conducting your search by
calling 877-428-8844.

LEGAL SERVICES

	* Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Helpline
[https://www.clsmf.org/contact-information/] To speak directly to an
attorney and receive free legal advice
1-800-405-1417                                                                 
 
	* Florida Rural Legal Services [https://www.frls.org/] a non-profit
law firm providing quality civil legal advice, representation and
education for low-income people and communities. Call 888-582-3410,
Farmworkers: 855-771-3077
	* Legal Services of North Florida Helpline [https://www.lsnf.org/] 
Provides services and aid to individuals and families with the most
critical legal problems. Tallahassee: 850-385-9007; Pensacola:
850-432-8222; Fort Walton Beach: 850-862-3279; Panama City:
850-769-3581; Quincy: 850-875-9881

UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

	* Visit FloridaJobs.org
[https://www.floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-center/reemployment-assistance/claimants/apply-for-benefits] or
call 800-385-3920.  Apply for Benefits - FloridaJobs.org
[https://www.floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-center/reemployment-assistance/claimants/apply-for-benefits]

You can get access to more disaster help and resources, as well as a
personalized list of available assistance. (No login or personal
information required.) Visit
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/find-assistance
where additional government benefits, including disaster relief for
individuals and households, can be found.