Impacted Floridians Can Still Apply For Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Release Date: October 27, 2004
Release Number: 1539-232
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Floridians who lost income because of the hurricanes, including those who are ineligible for regular state unemployment benefits, may still apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
Officials of the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) say that up to 26 weeks of unemployment payments remain available under the program, but time to apply is running short.
- The DUA application deadline for Hurricane Jeanne is Oct. 29, 2004.
- The DUA application deadline for Hurricane Frances is Nov. 6, 2004.
- The DUA application deadline for Hurricane Charley is Nov. 14, 2004.
- The DUA application deadline for Hurricane Ivan is Nov. 19, 2004.
Applications for DUA may be submitted by calling the state unemployment office at 1-800-204-2418, by visiting one of the 44 Disaster Recovery Centers located throughout the state or by accessing the web site www.fluidnow.com. On the web site click on “Internet Unemployment Compensation Claim Application” or on “Guide to Completing the Unemployment Compensation Internet Application” for step-by-step instructions.
State and federal disaster recovery officials say DUA is available only to help those people whose employment was stopped or reduced by the hurricanes. This includes the self-employed, agricultural and hourly workers, and business owners unable to provide services.
The program is funded by FEMA and administered by the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA’s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 27-Oct-2004 15:02:40