News and Media: Disaster 4834

The Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $1.2 billion in direct assistance to Hurricanes Helene and Milton survivors. These funds help survivors with housing repairs, personal property replacement and other essential recovery efforts. Additionally, over $1.1 billion has been approved for debris removal and emergency protective measures, which are necessary to save lives, protect public health and prevent further damage to public and private property.

As Floridians recover from hurricane damage, preservation specialists will be in two Disaster Recovery Centers this week to offer advice about salvaging damaged items such as photos, artwork, textiles and other items.

FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Orange County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton. Survivors of Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center.

FEMA has opened a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Pasco County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Survivors of Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center.

FEMA Displacement Assistance may help homeowners and renters who can’t return to their home because it was damaged by Hurricanes Milton, Helene or Debby. After receiving an inspection, an applicant may receive Displacement Assistance, and may be eligible to receive Rental Assistance.