FEMA: INFO YOU CAN USE FEMA FEMA APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE FEMA offers different types of assistance for individuals and households, such as homeowners and renters affected by a disaster can apply for federal assistance in several ways: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov Via the FEMA App go.dhs.gov/Zdg . Calling 800-621-3362 (If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your telephone number for that service.) COMMON REASONS YOU ARE FOUND INELIGIBLE Don't be discouraged if your disaster assistance wasn't approved following hurricanes Milton or Helene. Read your decision letter carefully to find out if you need to provide additional information. The top five reasons for not getting approved for FEMA assistance include: 1. You have insurance coverage for the loss. 2. Your home is still safe to live in despite the damage. 3. The damaged home was not your primary residence. 4. You received assistance for the same losses or expenses from another source. 5. Inspectors have been unable to reach applicants at the contact information provided. POST-DISASTER TEMPORARY HOUSING AVAILABLE rent, FEMA is providing multiple temporary housing options to meet Florida disaster survivors' individual needs as the holiday season nears. The quickest form of help may be financial assistance to pay temporary hotel or motel stays or reimbursement for out-of-pocket hotel costs. These options are available now for eligible households. Everyone's journey to recovery is different, and the first step is to apply with FEMA for disaster assistance. Other temporary housing solutions in 13 counties, such as a travel trailers or manufactured home units, may soon be available, too. These options take time, and individuals will be contacted by FEMA if they are eligible. For more information, go.dhs.gov/UWx HOUSES OF WORSHIP MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECOVERY GRANTS Qualifying private nonprofit houses of worship in Florida may be eligible for FEMA grants to cover expenses related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Grants through FEMA's Public Assistance program may cover costs to repair or replace facilities damaged during the storm. The deadline to submit a Request for FEMA Public Assistance Common Reasons for Not Getting Approval There are a few reasons why you might not be approved for disaster assistance. Below are the top 5 reasons for not getting approved for FEMA assistance. FEMA is Dec. 20, 2024. For more information on submitting a Request for Public Assistance, applicants should contact the Florida Division of Emergency Management, or visit FloridaPA.org. Applicants may also apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at sba.gov/disaster. Call SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. READ YOUR FEMA LETTER CAREFULLY If you applied for FEMA assistance, you will receive a letter from FEMA explaining your application status. Read it carefully: if you are not currently approved for assistance, you may need to send additional documentation to to FEMA. You can easily upload documents to your DisasterAssistance.gov account or submit them at a nearby Disaster Recovery Center. Find your closest center at fema.gov/drc. Your FEMA letter also provides options to mail and fax in your documents. Stay In Touch with FEMA After you apply, let FEMA know if anything changes. You can make updates in your online account on DisasterAssistance.gov at any time to do the following: Update your personal information and needs Review your disaster assistance application See letters FEMA sends you Get details about additional documents FEMA may need to process your application or appeal Upload documents to support your application or appeal You can also call the FEMA Helpline: 800-621-3362 or visit a Disaster Recovery Center for in-person assistance STAY IN TOUCH WITH FEMA After you apply for federal disaster assistance, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may come from unidentified or out of area numbers. If there are changes in your phone number, current address, banking or insurance information, please let FEMA know as soon as possible or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence. FEMA may need to call some survivors to continue processing their application for assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene. FEMA also may contact some survivors to obtain more information for their application. To update your contact info go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, visit a Disaster Recovery Center or call 800-621-3362. FEMA representatives never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help in filling out applications. Their services are free. You have insurance coverage for the loss FEMA Your home is still safe to live in despite the damage The damaged home was not your primary residence You received assistance Inspectors have been or expenses from another source for the same losses unable to reach applicants at the contact information 4 Ways To Apply Online: DisasterAssistance.gov Through the FEMA app Call: (800) 621-3362 In Person: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center: fema.gov/drc provided DisasterAssistance.gov Apply for assistance today! Call 800-621-3362 FEMA FEMA : INFO YOU CAN USE FEMA FEMA APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE FEMA offers different types of assistance for individuals and households , such as homeowners and renters affected by a disaster can apply for federal assistance in several ways : Online at DisasterAssistance.gov Via the FEMA App go.dhs.gov/Zdg . Calling 800-621-3362 ( If you use a relay service , such as Video Relay Service ( VRS ) , captioned telephone or other service , give FEMA your telephone number for that service . ) COMMON REASONS YOU ARE FOUND INELIGIBLE Don't be discouraged if your disaster assistance wasn't approved following hurricanes Milton or Helene . Read your decision letter carefully to find out if you need to provide additional information . The top five reasons for not getting approved for FEMA assistance include : 1. You have insurance coverage for the loss . 2. Your home is still safe to live in despite the damage . 3. The damaged home was not your primary residence . 4. You received assistance for the same losses or expenses from another source . 5. Inspectors have been unable to reach applicants at the contact information provided . POST - DISASTER TEMPORARY HOUSING AVAILABLE rent , FEMA is providing multiple temporary housing options to meet Florida disaster survivors ' individual needs as the holiday season nears . The quickest form of help may be financial assistance to pay temporary hotel or motel stays or reimbursement for out - of - pocket hotel costs . These options are available now for eligible households . Everyone's journey to recovery is different , and the first step is to apply with FEMA for disaster assistance . Other temporary housing solutions in 13 counties , such as a travel trailers or manufactured home units , may soon be available , too . These options take time , and individuals will be contacted by FEMA if they are eligible . For more information , go.dhs.gov/UWx HOUSES OF WORSHIP MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECOVERY GRANTS Qualifying private nonprofit houses of worship in Florida may be eligible for FEMA grants to cover expenses related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton . Grants through FEMA's Public Assistance program may cover costs to repair or replace facilities damaged during the storm . The deadline to submit a Request for FEMA Public Assistance Common Reasons for Not Getting Approval There are a few reasons why you might not be approved for disaster assistance . Below are the top 5 reasons for not getting approved for FEMA assistance . FEMA is Dec. 20 , 2024. For more information on submitting a Request for Public Assistance , applicants should contact the Florida Division of Emergency Management , or visit FloridaPA.org . Applicants may also apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at sba.gov/disaster . Call SBA's Customer Service Center at ( 800 ) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance . READ YOUR FEMA LETTER CAREFULLY If you applied for FEMA assistance , you will receive a letter from FEMA explaining your application status . Read it carefully : if you are not currently approved for assistance , you may need to send additional documentation to to FEMA . You can easily upload documents to your DisasterAssistance.gov account or submit them at a nearby Disaster Recovery Center . Find your closest center at fema.gov/drc . Your FEMA letter also provides options to mail and fax in your documents . Stay In Touch with FEMA After you apply , let FEMA know if anything changes . You can make updates in your online account on DisasterAssistance.gov at any time to do the following : Update your personal information and needs Review your disaster assistance application See letters FEMA sends you Get details about additional documents FEMA may need to process your application or appeal Upload documents to support your application or appeal You can also call the FEMA Helpline : 800-621-3362 or visit a Disaster Recovery Center for in - person assistance STAY IN TOUCH WITH FEMA After you apply for federal disaster assistance , it is important that FEMA be able to contact you . Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may come from unidentified or out of area numbers . If there are changes in your phone number , current address , banking or insurance information , please let FEMA know as soon as possible or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence . FEMA may need to call some survivors to continue processing their application for assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene . FEMA also may contact some survivors to obtain more information for their application . To update your contact info go online to DisasterAssistance.gov , visit a Disaster Recovery Center or call 800-621-3362 . FEMA representatives never charge applicants for disaster assistance , inspections or help in filling out applications . Their services are free . You have insurance coverage for the loss FEMA Your home is still safe to live in despite the damage The damaged home was not your primary residence You received assistance Inspectors have been or expenses from another source for the same losses unable to reach applicants at the contact information 4 Ways To Apply Online : DisasterAssistance.gov Through the FEMA app Call : ( 800 ) 621-3362 In Person : Visit a Disaster Recovery Center : fema.gov/drc provided DisasterAssistance.gov Apply for assistance today ! Call 800-621-3362 FEMA