Build Back Stronger
Are you interested in getting advice on how to lessen damages from future storms? FEMA Mitigation specialists will be at local home improvement stores to answer questions and offer tips that could help reduce damages. Information is geared to both homeowners and general contractors on topics such as flood proofing a home, how to elevate utilities and removing and replacing wet drywall.
LOCATION:
The Home Depot, located at Volusia Square Mall, 2455 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Dates & Times:
Thursday, Nov. 10 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 14 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Applying for Assistance
Homeowners, renters and business owners in Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, Hillsborough, Leon, Levy, Pasco and Pinellas counties are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as they may be eligible for disaster assistance.
Assistance may include grants for temporary housing, rental assistance and home repairs, and for other serious disaster-related needs, such as repairing or replacing damaged or destroyed personal property, and medical and dental expenses.
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration may also be available to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance.
Florida residents should register with FEMA even if they have insurance, but only if their property was damaged by the floods or wind-driven damage. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but under-insured applicants may receive help after their insurance claims have been settled.
3 Ways to Register:
- Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
- By Phone: 1-800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585
- In Person: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Download the FEMA App to find the nearest location.
Information You Will Need:
- Social Security number
- Address of the damaged home or apartment
- Description of the damage
- Information about insurance coverage
- A current contact telephone number
- An address where you can receive mail
- Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds
Know What to Expect When the Inspector Visits
Once homeowners register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a FEMA housing inspector will call to schedule an inspection for those living in designated counties. Here’s what survivors need to know about the inspection process:
Everyone should know:
- The FEMA inspector will show a photo ID badge.
- If you are not shown photo identification, then do not allow the inspection.
- If you suspect someone is posing as a FEMA inspector, call your local law enforcement agency.
- You may receive visits from more than one inspector. Other inspectors may represent federal, state, parish and local government agencies, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the National Flood Insurance Program and/or insurance companies.
- Representatives of volunteer agencies may contact you to offer their services.
Before the FEMA inspection, it’s important that you know:
- An adult 18 or older who lived in the residence before the disaster must be present for the inspection.
- That person must have the following documents:
- Photo identification;
- Proof of ownership and occupancy of the damaged residence such as: property tax bill; mortgage payment bill or receipt, or utility service bill;
- Homeowner and vehicle insurance documents;
- List of persons living in residence at time of disaster that you compiled; and
- List of disaster damage to the home and its contents that you compiled.
Most important to know:
You cannot get an inspection without registering with FEMA.
- Call 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585. People who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS) can call 800-621-3362.
- You can register online at www.disasterassistance.gov.
- You can register with FEMA at a Disaster Recovery Center.
If you have questions, FEMA’s toll-free telephone numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
News
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With the disaster assistance registration deadline for Hurricane Hermine a few weeks away, a FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening in Manatee County to bring information about available state and federal assistance. The DRC will be open from Thursday Nov. 10, through Saturday Nov. 12, 2016 at the following location and times:WHERE: G.T. Bray Park
FEMA has many ways to meet survivors’ language needs.Many FEMA employees are bilingual or multilingual and can assist survivors with registration in their primary language at community meetings and at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs).When survivors visit a DRC there is a sign with the phrase “If you do not speak English” in over 40 languages. A DRC staff member will use that sign to determine what language the survivor speaks and call for a translator to assist them.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida hurricane survivors may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help supplement insurance claims or fill unmet needs.The FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial help or direct assistance in the form of grants for both homeowners and renters. The maximum amount of assistance provided by these grants is limited, and is not intended to restore your home to pre-storm condition. These funds can be used to pay for temporary housing or emergency home repairs to make sure your residence is safe and sanitary.
Geographic Information
![Map of declared counties for [Florida Hurricane Hermine (DR-4280)]](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161110080522im_/https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/styles/large/gis/dec_4280.jpg)
Financial Assistance
Individual Assistance - Dollars Approved
Individual Assistance DefinitionsIndividuals & Household Program (IHP): Provides money and services to people in Presidentially declared disaster areas.
Housing Assistance (HA): Provides assistance for disaster-related housing needs.
Other Needs Assistance (ONA): Provides assistance for other disaster-related needs, such as furnishings, transportation, and medical.
| Total Individual Assistance (IA) - Applications Approved: | Total Individual & Households Program - Dollars Approved* | Total Housing Assistance - Dollars Approved* | Total Other Needs Assistance - Dollars Approved* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Amount | 1,518 | $6,238,466.41 | $5,068,364.78 | $1,170,101.63 |
If and when public assistance obligated dollar information is available for this disaster, it will be displayed here. Information is updated every 24 hours.
Related Links
Preliminary Damage Assessment Report
PDA Report; FEMA-4280-DR