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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