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OPA News Release: [08/24/2004]
Contact Name: Lorette
Post
Phone Number: (202) 693-3984
$50 Million Available for Jobs and Other Services
for
Workers Dislocated by Florida Storms
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has
announced a National Emergency Grant of up to $50 million, with an initial
release of $16.5 million, to assist workers in Florida affected by Tropical
Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley.
"President Bush and I want workers affected by this disaster to know
that up to $50 million in assistance is available now," said Secretary Chao.
"Federal and state agencies are working around the clock to make sure that
dislocated workers have access to temporary jobs, supportive services such as
transportation and child care expenses and disaster unemployment insurance as
quickly and easily as possible."
The National Emergency Grant will provide temporary employment as well
as supportive services to eligible workers. Information on employment
assistance is available by calling toll free 1-800-342-3450.
In addition to assistance provided through this grant, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made $2 million available immediately to
eligible dislocated workers through the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
program, administered by the Department of Labor.
The major objective of DUA is to provide assistance to individuals whose
employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result
of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular state unemployment
compensation. Individuals who meet these criteria can file claims online at
www.floridajobs.org
or by phone at 1-800-204-2418. Operating One-Stop Career Centers and mobile
One-Stop units are also accepting claims applications.
Questions and Answers
about Disaster Unemployment Assistance in Florida
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