Florida – Florida homeowners and renters in 17 counties who suffered uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
FEMA may be able to help cover expenses for displacement, serious needs, temporary housing, basic home repair expenses, loss of personal property, or other needs caused by disasters. Homeowners and renters in Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Taylor and Wakulla counties can apply for assistance.
If you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Debby and have additional damage from Hurricane Helene, you will need to apply separately for Helene and provide the dates of your most recent damage. There are several ways to apply for both storms at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open daily and support is available in most languages. If you use a relay system, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service, or others, you must provide FEMA with the number for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, visit How to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance – YouTube.
FEMA disaster assistance offers new benefits that provide flexible funds directly to survivors. Additionally, a streamlined process and expanded eligibility allow Florida residents to access a broader range of assistance and funds for serious needs.
What you need to request assistance: Current telephone number where you can be reached; Address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are currently located; More information at fema.gov/es/disaster/4828 1 Spanish; Social Security Number; General list of damages and losses; Bank information if you choose the direct deposit option; If insured, policy number or name of insurance agent or company.
Residents with homeowner, renter, or flood insurance should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by your insurance. If the policy does not cover all disaster expenses, policyholders may be eligible for federal assistance.
For the latest information on Florida’s Hurricane Helene recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4828. Follow FEMA on X, formerly Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Florida After Hurricane Helene
Florida – Florida homeowners and renters in 17 counties who experienced uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
FEMA may be able to help cover expenses for displacement, severe needs, temporary housing, basic home repair expenses, loss of personal property or other disaster-caused needs. Homeowners and renters in Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Taylor and Wakulla counties can apply for assistance.
If you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Debby and have additional damage from Hurricane Helene, you will need to apply separately for Helene and provide the dates of your most recent damage. There are several ways to apply for both storms, visit the DisasterAssistance.gov/es page. You can also apply using the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open daily and support is available in most languages. If you use a relay system, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, you must provide FEMA with the number for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, visit How to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance – YouTube.
FEMA disaster assistance offers new benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, a streamlined process and expanded eligibility allow Florida residents to access a wider range of assistance and funding for serious needs.
What you need to apply for assistance: Current phone number where you can be reached; Address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are currently located; More information at fema.gov/es/disaster/4828 1 Spanish, Social Security Number; General list of damages and losses; Banking information if you choose the direct deposit option; and, If insured, policy number or name of the agent or insurance company.
Residents with homeowners, renters, or flood insurance should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by your insurance. If the policy does not cover all disaster expenses, policyholders may be eligible for federal assistance.
For the latest information on Hurricane Helene recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/es/disaster/4828. Follow FEMA on X, formerly Twitter, on twitter.com/femaregion4 and facebook.com/fema.
