Today is final day to apply for FEMA Assistance following Helene and Milton
Jan 07, 2025
If you havent applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, today is your last day. Locations that offer assistance will close later this evening for good.There are three locations in Hillsborough and they will close at 6 PM.Two of them are called Multi-agency Resource Centers, which are located at the Candy boat ramp and the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library.The other location is a Disaster Recovery Center.There are several Disaster recovery centers in the Tampa Bay area: City Center at Hanna Ave.2555 E Hanna AveTampa, Florida 33610Hillsborough Central Ridge Community Center77 Civic CirBeverly Hills, Florida 34465Citrus HUDSON REGIONAL LIBRARY8012 Library RdHudson, Florida 34667Pasco Venice Community Center326 Nokomis Ave SVenice, Florida 34285Sarasota East Hernando Branch Library6457 Windmere RdBrooksville, Florida 34602Hernando Palmetto Library923 6th St WPalmetto, Florida 34221Manatee Enoch Davis Center1111 18th Ave SSaint Petersburg, Florida 33705PinellasThe Disaster Recovery Centers are a place for residents to get help with their application either applying or updating what theyve already submitted and to learn about disaster loans and other resources.You can also apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov, on the FEMA app, or by phone at 1-800-621-3362.$1.25 Billion has been submitted for individual assistance in Florida, according to FEMA. The Agency said it has paid a significant amount of money for debris removal.Weve paid 360 million dollars in order to remove at least 40 million cubic yards of debris, you can imagine 40 million cubic yards of debris looks like. Its quite an undertaking, said a FEMA spokesperson.After you have submitted your application, if you disagree with FEMAs decision, you can appeal within 60 days of the date of the decision letter.