The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Pasco County.
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More than $1.62 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided $669 million to households and $322 million to the state for emergency response, while the U.S. Small Business Administration has provided $387 million in disaster loans and the National Flood Insurance Program has paid $244 million in claims.
The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Flagler County.
Duval County is now eligible for debris removal and repair or replacement of disaster-damaged public facilities. They were previously approved for emergency protective measures.
Hardee and Sarasota counties are now eligible for FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance.
Some 300 fire departments in five mid-Atlantic states have received more than $51 million in competitive grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) awards help fire departments protect their communities by funding replacements of aging equipment; vehicle purchases; personnel training; radios, protective gear, tools and life-saving equipment; and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fires and fire-related hazards.
San Juan, Puerto Rico — FEMA is hiring Puerto Rico residents to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts as temporary employees. Hiring local temporary staff allows FEMA to diversify the workforce while providing opportunities for the residents of Puerto Rico.
One month after Hurricane Ian made landfall, FEMA and its federal partners have delivered over $1.56 billion to Floridians through grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments. The federal government is leading a whole-of-community effort, with more than 2,400 federal personnel on the ground along with private sector, voluntary agencies and faith-based organizations to meet immediate needs of survivors and help Floridians jumpstart their recovery.
While the deadline for federal disaster assistance is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 28, help is still available. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers and commonwealth-managed Multi-Agency Resource Centers will continue to operate. Survivors who still have disaster related questions can visit a center today.