CRITICAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE [https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/critical-needs-assistance-0] Release Date: oct 8, 2022 Immediate or critical needs are lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation. Critical Needs Assistance is a one-time $700 payment per household. APPLICANTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CRITICAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE IF THEY: * Complete a FEMA application. * Provide identity verification. * Note in their application they have critical needs and request financial assistance. * Have a pre-disaster primary residence located in an area designated for Critical Needs Assistance. In Florida, that includes residents of Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Osceola, Sarasota, Seminole, and Volusia counties.