Gov. Scott Highlights Resources for Housing and Other Needs Available to Families Displaced by Hurricane Maria
Governor
"Since I took office in 2011, we have invested more than
MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE DISPLACED BY HURRICANE MARIA IN
For families impacted by Maria and in continued need of resources, the first and best place to contact is the emergency management office in their current county of residence. To obtain the contact information for Florida county emergency management offices, please visit: www.FloridaDisaster.org/counties.
Next, those seeking resources or assistance should visit www.FloridaDisaster.org/info/Maria. This page contains a consolidated list of federal, state, local, volunteer and commercial resources that are available to individuals and families impacted by the storm.
Options remain for those who need housing and help with their permanent housing plans. We encourage families to:
* Call their
* Call 2-1-1 to connect with volunteer agencies that may help.
* Go online to www.FloridaHousingSearch.org to find available housing.
* The
* Go online here to search HUD for lenders that may help provide finances to rebuild a home. They may also call HUD at 800-569-4287 or TTY 800-877-8339.
Immediate Disaster Case Management Hotline: For additional resources to support your recovery, you may also contact
Evacuees who received housing vouchers from HUD in
ADDITIONAL LINKS AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE VIA THE FDEM MARIA INFO PAGE INCLUDE:
Individuals impacted by Hurricane Maria can apply for
* Registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov
* Register using the
* Calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA)
Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 1-800-621-3362. People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and a TTY my call 800-462-7585. Multilingual operators are available.
DISASTER LOSS DEDUCTIONS:
Disaster Loss Deductions * Click here for guidance from the
JOBS IN
Visit http://www.OCPS.net, click on "Jobs & Careers" then click on "Search for Vacancies" for openings.
VETERAN AFFAIRS | HURRICANE MARIA EFFORTS:
Click here for more information on resources available to veterans impacted by Hurricane Maria. Veterans from storm-affected areas who require immediate assistance may contact the Health Resource Center Disaster Hotline at 1-800-507-4571.
HOUSING AND LODGING INFORMATION:
Visit the sites below to find available housing and lodging in
Airbnb
Expedia
DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE:
Individuals from
An initial
Individuals who do not have internet access may call the
SALVATION ARMY IN
Visit
Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday
Services Provided:
* Weekly worship services Sunday mornings at
* Emotional Spiritual Care
* Short term emergency assistance, which may include clothing vouchers for school age children, personal hygiene items or non-perishable food or groceries.
FEMA HURRICANE WORKFORCE:
If you are interested in employment related to hurricane recovery, please click here for available job openings with
EMERGENCY RELIEF ITEMS:
Leadership and the
* Emergency relief locations:
* Leadership and the
* Employment services
* Education placement
* Health referrals
* Disaster relief paperwork
For more details on these services please click here.
SUPPLMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP):
Customers can apply for SNAP by visiting the
To find out how to get school meals for your children, please contact the
For more information on the National School Lunch Program call: 1-800-504-6609
Para saber como obtener comidas escolares gratis para sus hijos, por favor comuniquese con la persona de enlace de
Para mas informacion sobre el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares llamar al:1-800-504-6609
THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP):
Individuals interested in applying for TEFAP will need to do so by visiting a distribution site (food pantry) in their community. To locate a food pantry that provides TEFAP foods, please visit www.FreshFromFlorida.com/TEFAP or call the corresponding
In addition, individual may contact 1-800-504-6609 for more information:
* Feeding the
* Counties Served:
* America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend | 850-562-3033
* Counties Served:
* Farm Share Northeast Florida | 904-328-6160
* Counties Served:
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* Second Harvest of
* Counties Served:
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COMMODITY SUPPLMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP):
CSFP works to improve the health of low-income elderly persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious
Individuals interested in participating in the CSFP must meet the following criteria:
1. Must be 60 years of age or older,
2. Household income must fall at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level, and
3. Must reside in the county where their local agency (distribution site) is located.
Below is the list of counties in
* Feeding the
* America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend |
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* Bread of the
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* Harry Chapin of
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For additional resources and up-to-date contact information, please visit www.FloridaDisaster.org/info/Maria.
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