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Page last updated: 03/27/2023
Hurricane Ian began pounding Florida on September 23, 2022, before finally making landfall on September 28. On September 29, 2022, President Biden declared a major disaster.
People in the following counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
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*Orange, Osceola, Polk, and Seminole counties were added on September 30, 2022.
**Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties were added on October 1, 2022
†Highlands and Lake counties were added on October 3, 2022
‡Palm Beach county was added on October 7, 2022
⁑Glades and Pasco Counties were added on October 14, 2022.
⁂DeSoto, Hendry, Monroe, and Okechobee counties were on November 10, 2022.
For the complete whitehouse.gov press release, please click here.
FEMA Application Deadline
Deadline Extended to Thursday January 12, 2023.
Appeal your FEMA decision letter
Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.
Apply for Disaster Unemployment
Friday, December 30, 2022
Early SNAP Benefits
No deadline. SNAP benefits will automatically be issued early to eligible recipients.
Apply for SNAP Replacement
DCF will automatically replace 70% of SNAP benefits issued September 15, 2022 through September 28, 2022 for all households residing in the counties listed below on Monday, October 3, 2022 by 11:59 PM EST. Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Saint Johns, Sarasota, Seminole, and Volusia
No application is necessary.
SNAP Hot Food Purchase
Use of SNAP to buy prepared "hot food" has been authorized through October 31, 2022.
Apply for D-SNAP
Pre- registration deadline for Lee and Orange County have been extended. Additional counties may be added in coming weeks.
American Red Cross Emergency Assistance
The American Red Cross is providing emergency assistance to impacted families.
Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:
Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov
In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).
Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s Disaster Declaration page to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.
Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.
Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.
A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for victims of Hurricane Ian and the resultant damage in Florida.
Low-income survivors facing legal issues may call the Hotline at 866-550-2929. The Hotline is available 24/7 and callers can leave a message at any time. Callers should identify that they are seeking storm-related legal assistance, the county in which they are located, and their legal problems. Survivors who qualify for assistance will be matched with Florida lawyers who have volunteered to provide free legal help.
For more information, please see the complete press release.