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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance provides funding for eligible activities that reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from future disasters. The application deadlines are approaching for both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. The deadline for Hurricane Ian is August 29, 2023 and for Hurricane Nicole is October 20, 2023.
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Help is still available for Hurricane Ian survivors through Disaster Case Management (DCM). This FEMA-funded program, managed by Volunteer Florida, provides case managers that work directly with disaster survivors to identify their recovery unmet needs, develop a goal-oriented recovery plan, and match them with resources to help them achieve their long-term recovery.
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FEMA Public Assistance has approved $173,113,639.73 to reimburse the Florida Division of Emergency Management for emergency protective measures following Hurricane Ian.
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In nine months since Hurricane Ian struck Florida, FEMA Public Assistance has approved $1 billion in funding for emergency response, debris removal and repair or replacement of public facilities.
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FEMA Public Assistance has approved a grant totaling $4,795,332 to reimburse the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for mosquito control expenses after Hurricane Ian.
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PDFs, Graphics & Multimedia

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FEMA personnel helps survivors register for assistance
FEMA Personnel Helping Hurricane Ian Survivor Register for Assistance in Florida

FEMA personnel helps survivors register for assistance during Hurricane Ian

FEMA employee meets with a survivor
Seminole County FEMA Intake Center After Hurricane Ian

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistants help Hurricane Ian survivors at a “one day only” registration intake center at the Rural Heritage Center in Geneva, Florida, Seminole County.

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Red Cross for Hurricane Ian

Robert Franks (right) has spent his entire life in Florida and has survived countless hurricanes on his own. At 84 years old, he knew to seek help from the Red Cross for Hurricane Ian because he’s on oxygen and can’t be without electricity.

Boat teams one and two of FEMA Virginia Task Force 2 deploy to commence search and rescue on Palm Island.
FEMA Virginia Task Force 2 Deploy to Commence Search and Rescue

Boat teams one and two of FEMA Virginia Task Force 2 deploy to commence search and rescue on Palm Island.

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Red Cross Volunteers Helping Survivors in Florida

Pictured are volunteers from Red Cross volunteers from Indiana, Virginia, Illinois, South Florida and New Mexico helping survivors in Florida.

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Salvation Army of Collier County in Naples

Salvation Army of Collier County serves meals daily to those in Naples, Everglades City, Goodland and Marco Island.

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Operation BBQ Relief in Communities in Florida.

Operation BBQ Relief is serving free hot meals on a first come, first serve basis in communities in Florida.

FEMA Personnel Speaks with Survivor About Recovery Assistance
FEMA Personnel Speaks with Survivor About Recovery Assistance

FEMA Personnel Speaks with Survivor About Recovery Assistance

FEMA Personnel Help Survivors Register for Assistance
FEMA Personnel Help Survivors Register for Assistance

FEMA Personnel Help Survivors Register for Assistance

FEMA Personnel Helps Survivor Register for Assistance
FEMA Personnel Helps Survivor Register for Assistance in Florida

FEMA Personnel Helps Survivor Register for Assistance