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ICYMI: Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison Counties
TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida and FEMA opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Hamilton, Lafayette and Madison counties today, Sept. 6, to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The centers will remain open until further notice. Locations: Hamilton County: 1153 NW...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia Response
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The first Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened today at the Dixie County Public Library to provide impacted Floridians with needed supplies and recovery resources. This is the fastest that a DRC has opened in the state post landfall, beating Hurricane Ian’s record...
ICYMI: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Dixie County
TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Dixie County today, Sept. 5, to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The center will remain open until further notice. Location: Dixie County Dixie County Public Library 16328 SE...
ICYMI: FloridaCommerce Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Available for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Tallahassee, FL - Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Idalia and are not eligible for regular state or Federal...
ICYMI: Clean and Sanitize Assistance
If your home was damaged by Hurricane Idalia but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters. You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you meet the following...
ICYMI: Critical Needs Assistance
FEMA may provide financial assistance to Hurricane Idalia applicants who have immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary dwelling. Immediate or critical needs are lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula,...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia Response
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis was joined by Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly at the Yankeetown Water Plant to provide updates on Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts. Publix donated a truckload of food and water to the residents of Yankeetown to assist in their recovery while...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Private Sector Contributions to Hurricane Idalia Recovery in Yankeetown
Publix and Walmart donate truckloads of food and water to residents of Yankeetown YANKEETOWN, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Yankeetown, a small town in the Big Bend that has been heavily impacted by Hurricane Idalia. Publix donated a truckload of food and water to the residents...
ICYMI: Pinellas County Eligible for FEMA Assistance
ATLANTA – Homeowners and renters who sustained losses from Hurricane Idalia in Pinellas County can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance. Pinellas County joins Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Suwannee and Taylor counties,...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia Response
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis visited with survivors and first responders in Big Bend counties impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The Governor was joined by Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly to tour Keaton Beach, meet with...
ICYMI: Additional Florida Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
ATLANTA – Columbia, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Madison and Pasco counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Idalia. Individuals and households who sustained losses from Hurricane Idalia in Columbia, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Madison and Pasco counties can apply...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia Response
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis announced that six additional counties have been approved to be included in the Major Disaster Declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), bringing the total to 13 eligible counties. Residents in Citrus, Colombia, Dixie,...
