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Overview

Florida Hurricane Sally (DR-4564-FL)

On September 23, 2020, a Major Disaster Declaration was issued for the State of Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Sally from September 14, 2020, and continuing.

People in the following Counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance.

Bay
Escambia
Okaloosa
Santa Rosa
Walton

Click here for the full press release.

A legal aid hotline is now available for survivors in Florida. Survivors may call 866-550-2929 at any time to request assistance.

Important Deadlines

FEMA Application Deadline

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

More Info

Appeal your FEMA decision letter

Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.

FEMA Assistance

Applying for Assistance

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 Florida Hurricane Sally 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.

Resources

Safety and Shelter Resources

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.

American Red Cross Disaster Relief & Recovery Services
Explore resources from the American Red Cross on how to stay safe and recover from a disaster.
Disaster Recovery Centers
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible facilities and mobile offices you can visit to learn more about FEMA and other disaster assistance programs. You may also visit to ask questions about your case. DRCs are set up in convenient areas after a disaster to make them easier to find.

A DRC may be able to help you:
- Apply for assistance. You may also Apply for FEMA Assistance online or Apply/Check your status by phone 1-800-621-3362.
- Learn more about disaster assistance programs.
- Learn the status of your FEMA application.
- Understand any letters you get from FEMA.
- Find housing and rental assistance information.
- Get answers to questions or resolve problems.
- Get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance.
- Learn about Small Business Administration (SBA) programs.
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.

Legal Assistance

Access legal aid organizations and other helpful recovery assistance through the resources below.

ABA YLD Disaster Legal Services Hotline
(888) 743-5749

To help meet the growing legal needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division has teamed up with RingCentral Inc. to create a national hotline to connect the Disaster Legal Services Program (DLS) with those seeking civil legal services.
Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.
(850) 385-9007

2119 Delta Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32303

Provides free civil legal services to low-income people.
The Florida Bar
(850) 561-5600

651 E Jefferson St
Tallahassee, FL 32399

Professional association of lawyers.