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Florida Hurricane Milton
DR-4834-FL
Incident Period: Oct 5, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024
Declaration Date: Oct 11, 2024
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More About This Disaster
Help for Individuals and Families After a Disaster
If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance. Learn more about the steps after applying for assistance.
Apply for Disaster Assistance
The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.
Get Immediate Help
Find help with needs that FEMA is not authorized to provide. Check with your local emergency management officials. The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.
I Applied for Assistance. What's Next?
After applying for assistance, your request is reviewed to determine if an inspection is needed to verify disaster-related damage to your home and personal property. FEMA staff and inspectors may contact you to discuss your disaster-caused damage.
FEMA may also request more information to support your eligibility for assistance or information related to your specific disaster-related needs identified in your application. If this is needed, you will receive a letter from FEMA outlining the information needed.
Learn more about what to expect
Transitional Sheltering
FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance has been activated for survivors allowing for short-term, emergency sheltering options in participating hotels.
In order to receive sheltering assistance, start by applying for assistance. You must have a FEMA registration ID and approval from FEMA to participate. If FEMA has reached out to you about sheltering assistance, you can look up participating hotels.
Review FEMA’s Decision
Once FEMA has reviewed your application, the results of the inspection and/or documentation submitted, you will get a letter explaining:
- whether you are approved for assistance
- how much assistance you will receive
- how the assistance must be used
- how to appeal FEMA’s decision if you do not agree with it
The letter will be sent to you by email or mail based on what you selected when you completed your application.
Frequently Asked Questions and Rumors
Get answers to frequently asked questions about emergency shelters, disaster assistance, flood insurance and more. Learn more about common disaster-related rumors and the facts you need to jumpstart your recovery. Find information on identifying disaster fraud and how to report it.
Find a Housing Counselor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides support to a nationwide network of housing counseling agencies (HCAs) and certified counselors. HUD-participating HCAs are approved and trained to provide tools to current and prospective homeowners and renters so they can make responsible choices to address their housing needs considering their financial situations.
Multilingual Resources
You can find social media graphics with important safety messaging in various languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.
We also have videos in American Sign Language (ASL) on topics including:
Local Resources
Local Information
Local News & Media
Visit the News & Media page for events, fact sheets, press releases and other multimedia resources.
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FEMA responding to Hurricane Helene
How to Appeal
Once FEMA has reviewed your application, the results of the inspection and/or documentation submitted, you will get a letter explaining:
- whether you are approved for assistance
- how much assistance you will receive
- how the assistance must be used
- how to appeal FEMA’s decision if you do not agree with it
The letter will be sent to you by email or mail based on what you selected when you completed your application.
If you disagree with FEMA’s decision, you may appeal. It must be submitted within 60 days of the date of the decision letter.
If you have questions regarding the letter you received or how to file an appeal, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
Learn More about how to appeal | Download the Appeal Form
Applying for FEMA Assistance in Multiple Disasters
If you applied for FEMA assistance for previous storms or disasters must apply separately for assistance for Hurricane Milton. However, people must only apply once for each disaster to ensure their application is processed in a timely manner.
Homeowners and renters who applied for FEMA assistance under Tropical Storm Debby and or Hurricane Helene are encouraged to apply for assistance for Hurricane Milton, regardless of whether they received any assistance or not.
Learn more: Applying for FEMA Assistance in Multiple Disasters
Family Reunification
If you need help reconnecting with loved ones missing after the hurricane:
- Visit the Red Cross website
- Call 800-733-2767 and provide as much details as possible to help operators locate loved ones.
Clean Up After a Disaster
After a disaster, the cleanup process will be crucial for a successful recovery. Check out these tips to ensure a successful cleanup, whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner.
How to Help
Volunteer and Donate
Recovery can take many years after a disaster. There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need.
Don’t self-deploy to disaster areas. Trusted organizations in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed. Work with an established organization to make sure you have the appropriate safety, training and skills needed to respond.
FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) build relationships and coordinate efforts with voluntary, faith-based and community organizations active in disasters.
Doing Business with FEMA
If you are interested in providing paid services and goods for disaster relief, visit our Doing Business with FEMA page to get started.
If you own a business involved with debris removal and want to work on clean-up efforts in affected areas, please contact the local government in affected areas to offer your services.
Funding Obligations
| Individual Assistance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Assistance (HA) - Dollars Approved | $177,374,042.97 |
| Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved | $332,599,971.20 |
| Total Individual & Households Program Dollars Approved | $509,974,014.17 |
| Individual Assistance Applications Approved | 243495 |
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) List
Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Disaster survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications.
Search for the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) closest to you.
East Hernando Branch Library
Address
6457 Windmere Rd
Brooksville, Florida 34602
Hernando
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
John H. Dickerson Community Center
Address
308 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
Volusia
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Flagler County Governmental Services Complex
Address
1769 E Moody Blvd
Bunnell, Florida 32110
Flagler
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension
Address
15029 14th St
Dade City, Florida 33523
Pasco
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Palmetto Library
Address
923 6th St W
Palmetto, Florida 34221
Manatee
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Tringali Community Center
Address
3460 N Access Rd
Englewood, Florida 34224
Charlotte
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
HC Code Enforcement Building
Address
410 30th St SE
Ruskin, Florida 33570
Hillsborough
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
"Putnam County Fairgrounds
Address
117 Yelvington Rd
East Palatka, Florida 32131
Putnam
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
"Lake County Ag Center
Address
1951 Woodlea Rd
Tavares, Florida 32778
Lake
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Okeechobee County Public Library
Address
206 SW 16th St
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Okeechobee
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | Closed |
| Wednesday: | Closed |
| Thursday: | Closed |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | Closed |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center
Address
4509 George Blvd
Sebring, Florida 33875
Highlands
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Pioneer Park
Address
231 Wilbur C King Blvd
Zolfo Springs, Florida 33890
Hardee
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Enoch Davis Center
Address
1111 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33705
Pinellas
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Orange County Multi- Cultural Center
Address
7149 W Colonial Dr
Orlando, Florida 32818
Orange
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
UF/IFAS Extension Center- WH Stuart Center
Address
1710 US 17 South
Bartow, Florida 33830
Polk
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Notes
This center will close at 12 noon on 11/14 for a Town Hall Meeting and re-open on 11/15 at1p
IG Center
Address
1590 9th St SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32962
Indian River
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
West Citrus Community
Address
8940 W Veterans Dr
Homosassa, Florida 34448
Citrus
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
Address
801 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Sarasota
Get Directions
DRC Hours
| Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Notes
This center will close at 12 noon on 11/12 and re-open on 11/13 at 1pm.
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