Attention Charlotte County Residents!

Important updates about Hurricanes Helene & Milton


If you are displaced from your home and need assistance with temporary housing & immediate needs, the first step is to call Hope Florida. Please fill out their form ASAP to be connected with help: hopeflorida.com/get-help/helene.html or call 833 GET HOPE.


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Florida homeowners and renters in counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.


Currently eligible counties: Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Taylor, and Wakulla.


Ways to Apply for Disaster Aid:


FEMA Disaster Assistance


Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov


Call: 1-800-621-3362


When you apply, have the following information on hand:


•      The address of your damaged home or apartment


•      Names of people living in your household


•      A description of your disaster damages


•      Insurance information


•      Your Social Security Number


•      A telephone number where you can be reached or left a message


•      An address where you can get mail


•      If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide FEMA your bank information


 


SBA Disaster Assistance Loans


Online: www.SBA.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance


Call: 1-800-659-2955


 


USDA - Agriculture Assistance


Online: www.Farmers.gov/protection-recovery


Call: 1-352-379-4500


 


Red Cross


Online: www.RedCross.org


Call: 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767)

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