FEMA ASSISTANCE FOR FLORIDIANS
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/fema-assistance-floridians-0] 

Release Date: 
Aug 13, 2024 

FEMA disaster assistance may provide funds to homeowners and renters
in Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Manatee,
Sarasota, Suwannee and Taylor counties for serious needs, basic home
repair, rental of temporary housing and other uninsured expenses
resulting from Hurricane Debby. FEMA assistance is not a replacement
for insurance.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

	* HOME REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT: Money to help you repair or replace
your home damaged by the disaster. For example, this may include
addressing mold caused by the disaster, money to repair or replace
damaged wells, septic systems or privately owned roads and bridges, or
money for hazard mitigation measures. The money can also help with
preexisting damage to parts of your home where the disaster caused
further damage.
	* ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS: Money to help those with a disability with
specific repairs to make sure their home is accessible, such as an
exterior ramp, grab bars and paved path to the home entrance. Repairs
can be made when these items are damaged. Improvements can be made
when those features were not present prior to the disaster, and they
are needed due to a pre-existing disability, or a disability caused by
the disaster.
	* PRIVATELY-OWNED ROADS, BRIDGES, DOCKS: Money for people whose only
access to their home has been damaged by the disaster.
	* RENTAL ASSISTANCE: Money you can use to rent housing if you are
displaced from your home because of the disaster.
	* HAZARD MITIGATION: Homeowners may receive additional funds for
specific mitigation measures, such as roof repair to withstand higher
wind gusts, based on the cause and amount of damage to their home.
Additional funds will be provided within the award amount for
homeowners determined eligible for Home Repair assistance.

OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE

	* SERIOUS NEEDS: Money to help you pay for lifesaving and
life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid,
prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers,
consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal
hygiene items and fuel for transportation.
	* DISPLACEMENT: Money to help with immediate housing needs if you
cannot return to your home because of the disaster. The money can be
used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or for other options
while you look for temporary housing.
	* PERSONAL PROPERTY: Money to help you repair or replace appliances,
room furnishings, a personal or family computer damaged by the
disaster, books, uniforms, tools, additional computers and other items
required for school or work, including self-employment.
	* MEDICAL/DENTAL: Money to help you pay for medical expenses because
the disaster caused an injury or illness. This money can also be used
to help replace medical/dental equipment, breastfeeding equipment, or
prescribed medicine damaged or lost because of the disaster.
	* FUNERAL: Money to help you pay for funeral or reburial expenses
caused by the disaster.
	* CHILD CARE: Money to help you pay for increased or new childcare
expenses caused by the disaster.
	* ASSISTANCE FOR MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Money to help you pay for
specific items that you purchased or rented after the disaster to
assist with recovery. The miscellaneous items may be used for gaining
access to your property or for cleaning efforts caused by the
disaster.
	* TRANSPORTATION: Money to help you repair or replace a vehicle
damaged by the disaster when you don’t have another vehicle you can
use.
	* MOVING AND STORAGE EXPENSES: Money to help you move and store
personal property from your home to prevent additional damage, usually
while you are making repairs to your home or moving to a new place due
to the disaster.
	* GROUP FLOOD INSURANCE POLICY: If your home is in a Special Flood
Hazard Area and you have flood damage caused by the disaster, FEMA may
purchase a Group Flood Insurance Policy on your behalf that gives you
three years of coverage. 

APPLY TO FEMA

Visit DisasterAssistance.gov [https://www.disasterassistance.gov/],
use the FEMA App
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products#download]
or call 800-621-3362.