FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE – www.disasterassistance.gov

Central Florida residents whose property was damaged by Hurricane Irma can now apply for FEMA’s disaster relief program.

Additionally, there are two ways you can apply for the program. You can apply either by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or online at www.disasterassistance.gov.

How to apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance through www.disasterassistance.gov

Before you proceed to request assistance, you will need the following to apply for assistance:

  • Social security number
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Private insurance information
  • Bank account information for direct deposit
  • Paperwork related to damaged property (photos, receipts, etc.)

Once you finish the above requirements with y

Make sure you fill out all forms correctly so as not to slow down the process time.

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NOTE: Once you have requested assistance, FEMA only has 10 days to respond. Once approved, you can get assistance within 2 to 3 days.

Eligible Districts for FEMA Disaster Relief

Below are 46 counties across the state where eligible individuals and households living in those counties can apply for the program.

  1. Alachua
  2. baker
  3. Bradford
  4. Brevard
  5. Broward
  6. Charlotte
  7. Citrus fruits
  8. Clay
  9. Necklace
  10. Columbia
  11. DeSoto
  12. Duval
  13. Flagler
  14. Gilchrist
  15. Clearings
  16. Hardee
  17. Hendry
  18. Hernando
  19. Highlands
  20. Hillsborough
  21. Indian River
  22. lake
  23. lee
  24. Raise
  25. Manatee
  26. Marion
  27. Martin
  28. Miami dade
  29. Monroe
  30. Nassau
  31. Okeechobee
  32. orange
  33. Osceola
  34. Pasco
  35. Palm beach
  36. Pinellas
  37. Polk
  38. Putnam
  39. Sarasota
  40. Seminole
  41. Saint John
  42. St. Lucie
  43. Sumter
  44. Suwannee
  45. union
  46. Volusia.