Ways to Help

FEMA Individual Assistance for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Individual Assistance can include funds for temporary housing, funds to repair your home, and funds for other uninsured or under-insured disaster-caused expenses and needs. Click learn more for a complete list of eligible counties.

If you received a FEMA decision that you do not agree with, you are entitled to an appeal to have FEMA review your file again. This will give you an opportunity to provide new or additional information not previously submitted that may change the decision. An appeal must be made in writing, sent by mail or fax, and sent within 60 days of the date on the FEMA letter. Click learn more to file a appeal.

The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton and who are not receiving food assistance through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, D-SNAP is implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families (Department).

United Way can help connect disaster survivors and other members of communities with local and government resources. This service can be accessed just by dialing 211 on a local phone, and helps survivors find resources for basic needs like housing, food, transportation, healthcare and more.

If you have suffered damage to your property and have insurance, be sure to read and understand your insurance policies thoroughly when making a claim. Policies can differ in types of coverage and required information, and the time to provide that information to your insurer is often limited. Click learn more to access this resource.

In the wake of a disaster, it is common for scam artists and criminals to try to take advantage of disaster survivors. Be careful with whom you share personal information and report any suspicious activity. Click learn more for information on disaster fraud and scams.

Click report now to report unlicensed contracting activity to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

If you lost your job or had your self-employment interrupted because of the hurricane, you may be eligible for DUA. Click learn more to file a claim.

Disaster Recovery Centers are coordinated efforts with FEMA, local government, and disaster relief groups to provide a place for disaster survivors to access various resources, apply for assistance, and receive information on disaster recovery. To determine if a DRC is open in your area, click learn more.

The Florida Disaster Legal Aid Helpline is available for disaster survivors anywhere in the State of Florida. The hotline is available to provide disaster survivors who cannot afford an attorney with free legal advice, and to connect those survivors with legal aid where they live for needed assistance.