Individual Assistance
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The Individual Assistance Program is designed to coordinate assistance provided to individuals, households, and businesses recovering from disaster or emergency impacts. After the president signs a disaster declaration, it is important to inform affected individuals and businesses through press releases and outreach efforts that programs are available to them in obtaining any entitled aid.
The first step for individuals and businesses needing assistance should be through the toll-free tele-registration hotline, available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) (TTY: 1-800-462-7585). Specially trained operators at the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Tele-registration Center will process the application. Once this is accomplished, further assistance may be coordinated through a Disaster Recovery Center, which may be established in each of the declared counties or regionally. Representatives of federal, state, local, and volunteer organizations are made available to help disaster survivors who are applying for assistance.
- Declaration Process
- Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment
- Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan
- Disaster Recovery Centers
- Community Response
- Disaster Reservist Program
- Individual and Households Program
- Disaster Temporary Housing
- Unmet Needs
- Federal Assistance Program and Process
- External Resources
- Apply for Federal Assistance
Click here for a list of Individual Assistance Frequently Asked Questions.
Contact
For further information or questions, please contact the Individual Assistance Officer.
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Individual Assistance
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Office: (850)413-9811
Fax: (850)922-3388
Updated:
May 31, 2011 10:02
