Irma aftermath: Locals can apply for FEMA, DUA help
The federal agency is encouraging county residents, especially those without home insurance or those under-insured, to apply for financial help as soon as possible. In a
The application process takes less than 20 minutes.
In addition,
For those wondering whether to apply,
"I tell people that they do not need to make the decision whether they will receive any
"There is help and they might be leaving money on the table," he said.
Thursday,
Nuce was flooded in 1999 and knew not to wait to ask for help. She submitted her
"I told them I'm not going to cut down a 200-year-old oak tree," she said.
The lower portion of the home's walls are saturated, as well as the kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity. She thinks with
Nuce has a kayak to get to the barn and her house. Another horse, Gypsy, a llama and a gray cat roam what remains dry of the three-acre lot.
Nuce said she may not get a dime out of the federal government, but at least she is trying.
Either way, she said. "I'm going to rebuild."
Her neighbor,
"I've never been a big fan," he said, standing by a pond of water that used to be his backyard.
He always thought that if his house was destroyed, he would pay to rebuild it out of his own pocket.
But looking at his shed, tools and
He said he is still lucky, the house itself held up to the storm with no damage. As for damage to the rest of the property, the former Lowes manager said he will apply for federal government help, especially if roving
"Oh yeah, I will talk to them. I'll tell them anything they want to know," he said, looking at the seat rest of his lawnmower, a dozen yards from his home and the only part of the machine out of the water. He has lived in
After the water recedes and he makes repairs with anything
There are now 37
Along with federal workers who will help people register if they telephone
Before you register for potential
--
--Address where the damage occurred
--Current mailing address
--Current telephone number
--Insurance information
--Routing and account number for checking or savings account, which allows
--Description of disaster-caused damage and losses
If you qualify for FEMA Individual Assistance grant help, you are not required to pay back the grant to
In some cases, you may be referred to the
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to those who:
--Worked or were self-employed or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment
--Are not able to work because of damage to the place of employment as a result of the disaster
--Can show that the work that they can no longer perform was their principal source of income
--Do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits from any state
--Cannot work because of an injury as a result of the disaster
--Became the breadwinner or major supporter of a household because of the death of the head of household
To file a DUA claim, go to http://www.floridajobs.org/ or call 1-800-385-3920.
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