10/08/2024
Oct. 8, 2024
DR-4828-FL NR 010
State News Desk: (850) 815-4940 | [email protected]
FEMA News Desk: (407) 548-6055 | [email protected]
News Release
Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Collier, Duval, Putnam, Union Counties
Eligible for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Helene
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
– As the state of Florida and FEMA prepare for Hurricane Milton, President Biden approved
seven additional counties for assistance for Hurricane Helene.
Homeowners and renters in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Collier, Duval, Putnam and Union counties who had uninsured
or underinsured damage or loss caused by Hurricane Helene can apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, essential
personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. These counties along with Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie,
Franklin, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Leon, Levy, Madison, Manatee,
Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee, Taylor and Wakulla counties are authorized for FEMA Individual Assistance.
Homeowners and renters can apply to FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA
mobile app or by calling FEMA’s helpline toll-free at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in
most languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service,
give FEMA your number for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Apply for
FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
What You’ll Need When You Apply
A current phone number where you can be contacted.
Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
Your Social Security number.
A general list of damage and losses.
Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4828
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If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot
duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may
be eligible for federal assistance.
For the latest information about Florida’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4828. Follow FEMA on X at
x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.
FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished equitably, without discrimination
on the grounds of race, color, nationality, s*x, s*xual orientation, religion, age, disability, English
proficiency, or economic status. Any disaster survivor or member of the public may contact the FEMA
Office of Civil Rights if they feel that they have a complaint of discrimination. FEMA’s Office of Civil
Rights can be contacted at [email protected] or toll-free at 833-285-7448.
Helping people before, during and after disasters.
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