Buchanan: Federal Aid Available for Suncoast Residents
"I want to make sure my constituents are aware of the federal resources available to help address any damage Irma left behind," said Buchanan, who monitored the storm from the
The federal disaster declaration issued Sunday for
To apply for assistance, individuals and business owners should visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.
Aid programs available as a result of the disaster declaration include:
* Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe, sanitary and functional. (Source:
* Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other federal, municipality and charitable aid programs. (Source:
* Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable. Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months for homeowners and at least one month for renters. Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements. (Source:
* Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks for workers who temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and who do not qualify for state benefits, such as self-employed individuals. (Source:
* Low-interest loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated by insurance. Loans available up to
* Loans up to
* Loans up to
* Other relief programs: Crisis counseling for those traumatized by the disaster; income tax assistance for filing casualty losses; advisory assistance for legal, veterans' benefits and social security matters.
Disaster assistance applicants with a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from
Read this original document at: https://buchanan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/buchanan-federal-aid-available-suncoast-residents
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