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FEMA Displacement Assistance Fact Sheet

HURRICANE RESOURCES

CRITICAL FEMA & FL-SPECIFIC RESOURCES
• FEMA Website and Helpline 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
• FEMA coordinates response to disasters occurring within the United States. Those who have suffered significant damage to their homes can apply for government assistance on their home page: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Contact the FEMA Helpline if you have questions about:
• The help offered by FEMA
• How to apply for assistance
• Information in your account

CALL 7 AM to 11 PM EST, 7 DAYS A WEEK
• 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
• TTY: 1-800-462-7585
• 711 or VRS: 1-800-621-3362
• You can also send an email from the Disaster Assistance webform.
• Or write to:
FEMA
P.O. Box 10055
Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055

EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION & SHELTER ASSISTANCE
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
The state of Florida sends food to participating food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and organizations such as the Salvation Army and other mass care organizations to feed those affected by a disaster.

Additional Emergency Food Assistance Programs:
• Florida D-SNAP Online Forms – www.DisasterAssistance.gov
• U.S. Dept. of Agriculture – Florida Disaster Nutrition Assistance
• Florida Division of Emergency Management – http://www.floridadisaster.org/index.asp
• United States Department of Agriculture – https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/disaster-assistance

SHELTER ASSISTANCE
• Transitional Shelter Assistance: https://www.fema.gov/transitional-shelter-assistance

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• You may reach the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-877-693-5236, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, EST.
• You can speak directly with individuals who can help you review your policies to understand your coverage, help you file claims for damage and offer assistance in the event that you are having trouble communicating with your insurance company.
• Need help finding a gas station where you can fill up your car? Gas Buddy will help you find a nearby gas station where you can get fuel.
• The Children and Disasters webpage reflects resources available to support the integration and implementation of children’s disaster related needs into preparedness, planning, response, and recovery efforts initiated by state, local and tribal governments, as well as stakeholders responsible for the temporary care of children.
• Emergency Financial Toolkit – This toolkit is designed to help you organize your financial information before and after an emergency.
• NEA Member Benefits – NEA Member Benefits has announced that many of their benefit partners are offering special assistance to members in need. Their site has a list of contact information for our partners and details on specific assistance they have available.
• AFT Disaster Relief – AFT has compiled their own resource page which includes helpful information about everything from fact sheets on cleaning up after a storm, a link with tips for students that receive financial aid, to helping students cope after a natural disaster.
• Have a fur baby? You can search for pet-friendly lodging on www.BringFido.com

RED CROSS RESOURCES
http://www.redcross.org/get-help
North Florida Region:
• Jacksonville serving Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, and Union Counties: 904-358-8091 or 888-843-5748
• Tallahassee serving Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties serving Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties: 850-878-6080 or 866-943-9010 
• Pensacola serving Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington Counties: 850-432-7601 or 800-733-2767
Central Florida Region:
• Florida’s Space Coast Chapter serving Brevard, Flagler, Volusia Counties: 321-890-1002
• Greater Orlando Chapter serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole Counties: 407-894-4141
• Mid-Florida Chapter serving Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Pasco, Polk, Sumter Counties: 863-295-5941
• Southwest Florida Chapter serving Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Sarasota, Manatee Counties: 941-379-9300
• Tampa Bay Chapter serving Hillsborough, Pinellas Counties: 813-348-4820
South Florida Region:
• Broward County Chapter serving Fort Lauderdale serves Broward County: 954-797-3800
• Coast to Heartland serving Vero Beach serves Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Highlands Counties: 772-562-2549 
• Florida’s Southern Gulf serving Naples serves Collier, Glades, Hendry & Lee Counties: 239-596-6868
• Miami & The Keys serves Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties: 305-644-1200

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
• Florida Department of Health (DOH); If you are on FL ADAP and have lost your medications due to a hurricane and your county health dept. is not open call toll-free 844-381-ADAP (2327). 
• Florida Department of Financial Services Disaster Assistance 1-800-22-STORM or 850-413-3089
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) TTY: 1-800-462-7585 
• To Verify Coverage/Report Claims Citizens Property Insurance Corporation 1-866-411-2742
• American Red Cross 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
• State of Florida Emergency Information 1-800-342-3557
• To Verify Contractor License Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 850-487-1395 
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 1-800-435-7352
• Florida Department of Elder Affairs Helpline 1-800-963-5337
• Florida Department of Financial Services Fraud Hotline 1-800-378-0445
• Price Gouging Hotline: 1-866-966-7226

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