The Red Cross is here for you. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day - or find an open shelter.
The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to provide financial assistance to our communities as they respond to and recover from times of emergency or disaster. In partnership with public, private, and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities.
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To contribute, visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222.
FDEM has launched the State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding Hurricane Idalia, which can accommodate English, Spanish and Haitian Creole speakers. Residents can call the SAIL hotline at 1-800-342-3557.
The Division of Consumer Services is here to assist insurance consumers in the aftermath of a disaster. Our insurance experts can answer the many insurance-related questions which arise following a storm.
Due to limited staffing, we encourage you to file a complaint online by visiting our Get Insurance Help homepage.
You may also call our toll-free insurance consumer helpline at: 1-877-693-5236, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, EST
Before contacting us we ask that you have readily available, your insurance documentation, i.e., company name, policy number, agent name; as well as your home address and contact information.
To verify an insurance agent's or adjuster’s license, visit the Licensee Search page.
Citizens Insurance Corporation Policyholders, please click here to file a claim.
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is opening Family Resource Support Centers across the impact area and will serve as a central location for access to community resources and support.
Department staff will be on-site, including Hope Navigators, behavior health partners who specialize in disaster recovery response, and public benefit eligibility specialists to help individuals and families who need assistance due to Hurricane.
Visit MyFLFamilies.com/FRSC to view location details and hours, or call now to speak to a Hope Navigator.
Florida Housing Search is a free, state resource for renters and property managers in Florida. Help renters find housing that fits a variety of needs and income. The Florida Housing Finance Corporation is verifying that all listings are up to date in the event that families need to quickly relocate.
Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose, to support older Floridians in need of help & to equip seniors and their caregivers with assistance Call 850-300-HOPE or email us at information@elderaffairs.org.
Operation Blue Roof
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with FEMA, may be able to assist eligible homeowners with temporary roof repairs. Operation Blue Roof is a free service to homeowners.
https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Emergency-Operations/Hurricane-Idalia/
Homeowners can sign up online at blueroof.us or call 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258) for more information.
Emergency Bridge Loan
Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $20 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.
Businesses in the following counties, including sole proprietors, are eligible to apply:
Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Franklin, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union and Wakulla counties.
The program, administered by FloridaCommerce, provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Idalia.
Interested applicants can apply now through October 25, 2023, or until all available funds are expended.
Business Damage Assessment Survey
Businesses can complete the survey online by visiting www.FloridaDisaster.biz and selecting
“Hurricane Idalia” from the dropdown menu.
If you need additional assistance with your business, please call the private sector hotline at 850-815-4925. The hotline was activated on Sunday, August 27, 2023, and the hotline will be operational between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
or you can email ESF18@EM.MyFlorida.com.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted
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To apply online, visit CONNECT.MyFlorida.com or call 1-800-385-3920 to apply by telephon.
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