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DISASTER
ASSISTANCE
If
you sustained losses or damage in a county declared
a federal disaster area,
you may be eligible for federal and state disaster aid.
APPLY
BY PHONE
1-800-621-FEMA
TDD 1-800-462-7585
(FOR
THE SPEECH AND HEARING IMPAIRED)
You
will need the following information when applying:
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Social
Security Number (including spouse)
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Address
and zip code of the damaged property Directions to the
damaged home or property
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Telephone
numbers where you can be reached during the day
Help
May Include: Grants for temporary housing, repairs and
personal property for individuals and households,
low-interest loans to homeowners, renters and business
owners.
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Help
the Hurricane Victims
Individual Volunteer and Donations:
1-800-FL-HELP1
(1-800-354-3571)
Red
Cross: 1-800-HELP-NOW
IMPORTA
HOTLINES
State
of Florida Emergency Information
24-hour hotline (FEIL): 1-800-342-3557
FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency) Registration: 1-800-621-FEMA(3362)
TTY: 1-800-462-7585
State
Volunteer and Donations Hotline:
1-800-FL-HELP1 (1-800-354-3571)
Florida
Power and Light:
1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243)
Department
of Insurance:
1-800-22-STORM (1-800-227-8676)
Attorney
General's Price Gouging Hotline:
(1-800-646-0444)
Agricultural
and Consumer Services:
1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352)
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USDA PROVIDING
WIDE RANGE OF ASSISTANCE TO PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS
The USDA is providing food and
logistical assistance to Florida residents and assessing
agricultural and rural infrastructure damage.
For more USDA information
related to Hurricane Charley relief efforts, please visit:
USDA
Providing Relief
USDA Review of Crop Damage
Keeping Food Safe During An
Emergency
Farmer and Rancher Assistance
Watershed
Protection
Housing Assistance
Rural Business Programs
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants
Florida
Citrus Mutual will be hosting informational meetings for
citrus growers affected by Hurricane Charley on August 27 in
Lake Wales.
Citrus Assistance Information Packet
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Under
the Federal
Response Plan, the Red
Cross and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
work cooperatively. The Red Cross
provides mass care - food, shelter, bulk distribution of
disaster relief supplies, first aid, and disaster welfare
information. Their call center provides up-to-date
information on shelter locations and Red Cross assistance,
and may be reached by calling: 1-866-GET-INFO
Latest
Red Cross Information
Red
Cross Tips for After a Hurricane
Red
Cross Shelter Locations
Dozens
of Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles have been assigned
to Hurricane Charley disaster relief operations and will be
distributing food and supplies.
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The
U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
the American Red Cross and other Federal, state and local
agencies in support of Florida to assist the residents who
were impacted by Hurricane Charley.
SBA
will have personnel onsite, working in the Disaster Field
Office that is being established by FEMA and the Florida
Emergency Management Agency. Experienced SBA loan officers
will also be available in all of the Disaster Recovery Centers
that will be located throughout the disaster area to assist
business owners and individuals.
When
a disaster occurs, the SBA assists not only small businesses,
but also makes loans to homeowners and renters,
non-agricultural businesses of all sizes, and nonprofit
organizations for their uncompensated losses. SBA provides
low-interest, long-term loans (up to 30 years) to repair or
replace uninsured or underinsured losses. SBA does not
duplicate benefits of other agencies or insurance companies.
Click
Here to Learn More.
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Online Resources
Help
with Insurance Claims or Problems
County
by County Updates(map)
County
by County Comfort Station
Information
Regarding Hurricane
Financial
Assistance for Floridians
American
Red Cross Chapters of Florida
County
Emergency Management Contacts
Emergency
Shelters
Disaster
Assistance
Florida
Disaster Web Site
Federal
Emergency Management Agency
Report
Insurance Fraud
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