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ICYMI: How to Appeal FEMA’s Decision
If you receive a letter from FEMA and you disagree with FEMA’s decision about your eligibility, you can appeal the decision. FEMA might need more information to continue processing your application. The Appeal Process You may submit a signed letter explaining why you disagree with...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia Recovery
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts and announced the opening of six Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison and Suwannee counties to provide impacted Floridians with recovery resources and...
DR-4734-FL Disaster Wide Public Notice (Spanish)
AVISO PÚBLICO La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos notifica al público su intención de proveer asistencia financiera al Estado de Florida, a los gobiernos locales y...
DR-4734-FL Disaster Wide Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to provide financial assistance to the State of Florida, local and Indian tribal governments, and private nonprofit organizations under major...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Federal Fisheries Disaster Declaration to Support Big Bend Fishing Industry Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis requested the U.S. Secretary of Commerce issue a federal fisheries disaster declaration to help the fishing industry in the Big Bend area rebuild. This disaster declaration would provide access to federal funding, subject to appropriation, that...
ICYMI: Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison Counties
TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida and FEMA opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Hamilton, Lafayette and Madison counties today, Sept. 6, to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The centers will remain open until further notice. Locations: Hamilton County: 1153 NW...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia Response
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The first Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened today at the Dixie County Public Library to provide impacted Floridians with needed supplies and recovery resources. This is the fastest that a DRC has opened in the state post landfall, beating Hurricane Ian’s record...
ICYMI: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Dixie County
TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Dixie County today, Sept. 5, to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The center will remain open until further notice. Location: Dixie County Dixie County Public Library 16328 SE...
ICYMI: FloridaCommerce Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Available for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Tallahassee, FL - Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Idalia and are not eligible for regular state or Federal...
ICYMI: Clean and Sanitize Assistance
If your home was damaged by Hurricane Idalia but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters. You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you meet the following...
ICYMI: Critical Needs Assistance
FEMA may provide financial assistance to Hurricane Idalia applicants who have immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary dwelling. Immediate or critical needs are lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula,...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia Response
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis was joined by Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly at the Yankeetown Water Plant to provide updates on Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts. Publix donated a truckload of food and water to the residents of Yankeetown to assist in their recovery while...
