Click the drop-down in each section below for more information.
What is a FEMA Grant: A FEMA grant is a form of federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for eligible individuals, organizations, and institutions. FEMA grants are available for projects related to disasters or emergencies, both before and after they occur.
Fema Grants
Recent changes to FEMA assistance: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/2024-reform
What to expect when applying for a grant:
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/what-to-expect
Apply Now: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual
I Need Immediate Assistance
Emergency Medical Assistance: Please dial 9-1-1.
Emergency Shelter: Locate options by zip code by visiting the American Red Cross or Salvation Army or by texting SHELTER and your zip code (for example, “SHELTER 01234”) to 4FEMA (43362). For Spanish text REFUGIO and your zip code. (Standard text message rates apply.) You can also download the FEMA Mobile App to find open shelters.
Immediate Needs: Contact your local emergency management officials:
Or, call your local 2-1-1. The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service, or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
Disaster Distress Helpline
It’s normal for hurricanes to cause people to experience emotional distress. Feelings such as overwhelming anxiety, constant worrying, trouble sleeping, and other depression-like symptoms are common responses before, during, and after these types of storms.
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline to provide year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents of the U.S. and its territories experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.”
For Deaf and hard-of-hearing ASL Callers, please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider.
More Information: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/disaster-types/hurricanes-tropical-storms
Insurance Forms
Find a form now: https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance/find-form
If a flood damages your home or business, you may be required to meet specific building requirements in your community to reduce future flood damage before you repair or rebuild.
The National Flood Insurance Program offers Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) coverage to help you cover the costs of meeting those requirements: https://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/financial-help/increased-cost-compliance
Hurricane Rumors/Scams
Help keep yourself, your family, and your community safe by being aware of rumors and scams and sharing official and trusted information!
Using the link below, you can see common rumors about hurricane assistance and search for rumors by keywords to see if the information you have is, in fact, real and should be trusted.
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response
Hurricane Milton
NEW INFORMATION COMING SOON
Prepare now!
Gather emergency supplies for your family and pets, including food, water, medications, flashlights, chargers, and important papers.
Learn how to stay safe before, during, and after a hurricane: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-milton
Need to find a shelter? https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/shelters/
Call 800-729-3413 for evacuation assistance.
Hurricane Helene
Incident Period: Sep 24, 2024 and continuing.
The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA with the specific number assigned for that service.
For more information: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4830
Hurricane Debby
Incident Period: Aug 1, 2024 – Aug 27, 2024
Below, you can find resources through your local networks, connecting through social media, and 24/7 counseling available
For more information: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4806
Hurricane Beryl
Incident Period: Jul 5, 2024 – Jul 9, 2024
Below, you can find resources through your local networks, connect through social media, and access 24/7 counseling.
Apply for assistance through FEMA here: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4798
How to apply for natural disaster assistance from the Pioneers Assistance Fund:
The minimum three-year employment eligibility is waived for natural disaster assistance:
A one-time emergency stipend is available for active/current movie theater employees impacted by a natural disaster.
You may be eligible for further assistance if you have worked in a movie theater for three years or more and have an additional need. Please describe your situation in the comment box at the bottom of the intake form, and a social worker will contact you with further instructions and documentation requirements.