HOW TO APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE IN FLORIDA AFTER HURRICANE MILTON
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20241014/how-apply-fema-assistance-florida-after-hurricane-milton]


Release Date: 
October 12, 2024 

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. -- Homeowners and renters in 34 Florida counties and
the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida who had uninsured or
underinsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Milton may now apply
for FEMA disaster assistance.

FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary
lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other
disaster-caused needs. Homeowners and renters in Brevard, Charlotte,
Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry,
Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee,
Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco,
Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie,
Sumter and Volusia counties and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of
Florida can apply.

HOW TO APPLY

If you applied to FEMA after Hurricanes Debby or Helene and have
additional damage from Hurricane Milton, you will need to apply
separately for Milton and provide the dates of your most recent
damage. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/]. You can also apply using the
FEMA mobile app
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products] or by
calling FEMA’s helpline toll-free at 800-621-3362. Lines are open
every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay
service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number
for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply visit
Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhtlyTX49RE&t=30s]. 

FEMA’s disaster assistance offers new benefits
[https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/2024-reform] that provide
flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, a simplified
process and expanded eligibility allows Floridians access to a wider
range of assistance and funds for serious needs.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED WHEN YOU APPLY

	* A current phone number where you can be contacted.
	* Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you
are now staying.
	* Your Social Security number.
	* A general list of damage and losses.
	* Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
	* If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, file a claim as
soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by
insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses,
you may be eligible for federal assistance.

If you applied for assistance for multiple disasters, please note that
each event may require a separate home inspection. During these
inspections, the inspector will document damage and causes
individually.

FEMA is contacting registered applicants, including those affected by
multiple disasters, to help them navigate the process more
effectively. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone
numbers. If you are concerned about verifying that FEMA is trying to
reach you, call 800-621-3362. FEMA representatives never charge
applicants for disaster assistance, FEMA services are free.

As part of the Major Disaster Declaration, President Biden also
authorized FEMA Public Assistance for debris removal and emergency
protective measures, including Direct Federal Assistance, for 34
counties and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, and the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program statewide.

For the latest information about Florida’s recovery,
visit fema.gov/disaster/4834 [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4834].
Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 [https://x.com/femaregion4] or
on Facebook at facebook.com/fema [http://www.facebook.com/fema].