Hurricane Ian Disaster Resource Page
Our hearts go out to folks who have struggled and had to come to grips with the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. Florida homeowners and renters in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, and Volusia counties were affected by Hurricane Ian.
FEMA to Provide Direct Temporary Housing in 4 Florida Counties -
At the request of Governor Ron DeSantis, FEMA will provide temporary housing to eligible Hurricane Ian survivors in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto and Lee counties.
FEMA approved Direct Temporary Housing Assistance to provide options for those whose homes are uninhabitable because of the hurricane. FEMA determined that rental assistance is insufficient to meet the housing need in those counties because of a lack of available housing resources.
FEMA will notify applicants who are eligible for direct housing. Click here for more information.
FEMA proporcionará Asistencia Directa de Vivienda Provisional en cuatro condados de Florida -
A petición del gobernador Ron DeSantis, la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) proporcionará vivienda provisional a los sobrevivientes elegibles del huracán Ian en los condados Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto y Lee.
FEMA aprobó la Asistencia Directa de Vivienda Provisional con el fin de ofrecer alternativas para las personas cuyas viviendas son inhabitables a consecuencia del huracán. FEMA determinó que la asistencia de alquiler no es suficiente para cubrir las necesidades de vivienda en estos condados debido a la limitada cantidad de recursos de vivienda disponible. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información.
How Do I Appeal the Final FEMA Decision?
FRLS can help your appeal, please call
1-888-582-3410.
- Applicants can appeal any FEMA decision. Appeals must be made in writing and sent by mail or fax to FEMA within 60 days of receiving the letter. Appeals, pictures and documents can be faxed to 800-827-8112 or uploaded to your FEMA account.
- An appeal is a written request to FEMA to review your file again, and an opportunity to provide new or additional information not previously submitted that may affect the decision.
- Appeal letters and supporting documentation also can be uploaded to your account online at DisasterAssistance.gov, or faxed to 800-827-8112.
DISASTER SNAP BENEFITS
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Those who reside in Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Saint Johns, Sarasota, Seminole, or Volusia counties.
Benefits will be automatically applied to EBT cards starting this week. There is no need to apply for these benefits. There is no need to come to an on-site DSNAP event, benefits will be automatically applied to EBT cards after applications are processed.
DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT (DUA)
Did you lose your job, or was your work or self-employment interrupted because of the hurricane?
If so, you may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance; if you:
are unemployed as a direct result of Hurricane Ian;
were scheduled to start a new job but were unable to as a direct result of Hurricane Ian;
are unable to reach your job or self-employment location because you have to travel through an affected area and Hurricane Ian prevented this;
have become the primary breadwinner because the head of the household died as a direct result Hurricane Ian; or
are unable to work because of an injury that was a direct result of Hurricane Ian.
FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE
If you live in one of the counties listed above, you may be eligible for FEMA benefits.
Funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home
A temporary housing unit, when you are not able to use rental assistance due to a lack of available housing resources
Funds to support the repair or replacement of owner-occupied homes that serve as the household’s primary residence
Funds for other uninsured or under-insured disaster-caused expenses and serious needs, such as repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles, or funds for moving and storage, medical, dental, child care, funeral
Funds for hazard mitigation assistance to help eligible homeowners repair or rebuild stronger, more durable homes.
FEMA's Temporary Sheltering Program
Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) is a FEMA program that allows for temporary, short-term accommodations for eligible survivors when other housing options are not available after a declared disaster. TSA is used to move survivors out of congregate recovery shelters and into hotels and motels.
Beware of Fraud and Scams
- Be cautious if somebody asks for your nine-digit registration number. A FEMA inspector will never ask for this information. They already have it in their records.
- Don’t give anyone your banking information. FEMA inspectors never require banking or other personal information such as a Social Security number.
- Ask the person to show you their identification badge. Federal employees always wear an official government badge to identify themselves.
