- People who rent and are dealing with Hurricane Debby damage in parts of Florida’s Big Bend can get financial help.
- FEMA is offering help to those living in Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Manatee, Sarasota, Suwannee and Taylor Counties.
- Read the news release below to see how you can apply.
FEMA NEWS RELEASE:
FEMA assistance is available to renters, including students, with uninsured losses from Hurricane Debby in Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Manatee, Sarasota, Suwannee and Taylor counties.
FEMA may be able to help renters as well as homeowners with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.
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The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net] . You can also apply using the FEMA App [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net] for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as VRS, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net] .