FEMA Disaster Assistance

Local / State

FEMA deadline for Hurricane Ian assistance is Thursday of next week

Joe Byrnes - WMFE

For Hurricane Ian survivors, FEMA assistance with rent, home repairs and property replacement is still available in 26 counties, including most of Central Florida.
Local / State

FEMA Helpline sets limited holiday hours; closed Dec. 31, Jan. 1

WGCU Staff

The FEMA Helpline, 800-621-3362, will have modified holiday hours beginning Monday, Dec. 26.
Local / State

After Hurricane Ian, federal support nears $4 billion

Amy Green

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the state of Florida has received $415 million, and individuals have gotten $833 million.
Local / State

FEMA extends deadline for Hurricane Ian assistance

WUSF Staff

People can submit applications through Jan. 12 at disaster recovery centers throughout the state
Weather

Smithsonian conservator helps people save important belongings ravaged by Hurricane Ian

Susan Giles Wantuck

Conservator Gwen Manthey is working one-on-one with Ian survivors in Southwest Florida to salvage their most important possessions.
Local / State

Federal Ruling Allows Displaced Puerto Rican Families To Stay In Hotels Through July 23

Roberto Roldan

Displaced Puerto Rican families who were preparing to leave their hotels and motels on Thursday will get to stay a bit longer.A Massachusetts judge has…
Local / State

FEMA Friday Deadline Nears To Register For Disaster Relief

Cyd Hoskinson

It’s crunch-time for the Federal Emergency Management Agency as Floridians impacted by Hurricane Irma scramble to meet this Friday’s deadline to...
Local / State

FEMA Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended In Florida

Ryan Benk

Although the mobile centers have packed up and left Duval County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Friday it’s extending the deadline...

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