FEMA encourages hurricane victims to download app; apply for funding

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – After multiple hurricanes hit Florida this year, members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency are urging residents who suffered damage to download their apps and continue applying for federal assistance. FEMA said $705 million in approved individual assistance has been approved for storm victims in Florida so far this year. FEMA also helped place an estimated 26,545 people in temporary shelters for those who had no place to stay in the aftermath of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.

“We want people to know that we are there and we care,” said FEMA’s OliviaDengering. Last weekend, Değerring, along with other members of his team, approached Manasota Key and went door-to-door offering people to sign contracts. Ready for possible assistance from government agency. He encourages everyone to download the FEMA app on their phone.

By creating a profile and answering a few questions, storm victims can upload photos and provide details of each incident they encounter. This information is then processed to further determine suitability. “Once you create a profile, there’s an area where you can request assistance, then an area where you can check my status. Then you can go in and see for yourself what the communication is like between you and FEMA,” said Değerring. he added. You can apply for assistance for any storm, there are specific deadlines.

The deadline to request assistance in the event of Hurricane Debby is November 12. For Hurricane Helene, November 27. The deadline for requests for financial assistance from Hurricane Milton has not yet been announced.

For more information about signing up for FEMA assistance, visit: DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using . FEMA Application for mobile devices or for free calls 800-621-3362.

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