Hurricane Recovery Assistance

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Provides financial aid for temporary housing, home repairs, or replacing a destroyed home. It can also help with medical, dental, and funeral expenses, personal property loss, and transportation costs.

• More      Info: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual

Short-term hotel or motel accommodations for those who can’t return to their homes due to damage.

• More      Info: https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/transitional-sheltering-assistance

Provides free emotional support and crisis counseling to those impacted by the disaster.

• More      Info: https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/crisis-counseling-assistance-training-program

If you lost your job or can’t reach your workplace due to the hurricane, you might qualify for unemployment benefits.

• More      Info: https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/disaster.asp

Low-interest loans for homeowners and renters to repair or replace damaged property. Homeowners can borrow up to $200,000, and renters can borrow up to $40,000 for personal property losses.

• More      Info: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/physical-damage-loans

If you have flood insurance through FEMA, file a claim to cover repair or replacement costs.

• More      Info: https://www.floodsmart.gov/why-buy-flood-insurance

FEMA provides funds for rental assistance if your home is uninhabitable. Assistance is provided in increments, and you must reapply to continue receiving support.

• More      Info: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/forms-of-assistance/4471

A state-managed fund offering financial help for unmet needs not covered by FEMA or other federal aid.

• More      Info: https://www.floridadisaster.org/dem/recovery/individual-assistance/