For Individuals

WHO: Individuals impacted by Hurricane Ian.

WHAT: Local centers to inform survivors about resources and assist in applying for state and federal disaster assistance.

Find a Disaster Recovery Center here.
 

 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

WHO: Income eligible individuals and households.

WHAT: Food and medical supplies, emergency health needs, debris removal, temporary housing, transportation and gas vouchers, repair costs for electrical wiring or gas lines, personal documentation replacement , car repair, and more.

CSBG funding is administered through local Community Action Agencies (CAAs). Find your CAA here.

 Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

WHO: Residents in FEMA disaster-declared counties whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Ian. 

WHAT: Monetary assistance for up to 27 weeks.

DUA is available for weeks of unemployment beginning September 25, 2022 until April 1, 2023­­­­­­­­­­­­, as long as the individual’s unemployment continues to be a direct result of the disaster. The deadline to submit a claim for DUA benefits is December 30, 2022.

Apply online here or call 1-800-385-3920. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to assist claimants.
 

Dislocated Worker Grant Program

WHO: Residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Ian.

WHAT: Temporary work including cleanup and restoration activities and humanitarian assistance.

Learn more about the Dislocated Worker Grant program here.

 Operation Blue Roof

WHO: Homeowners in Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Collier, and DeSoto counties.

WHAT: Provides temporary blue tarp-like coverings to help reduce further damage to properties until permanent repairs can be made. This service is free to homeowners, and the initial sign-up period is set for 21 days, ending on October 23. Learn more here or call 1-888-ROOF-BLU.

 FloridaStormRelief.com

WHO: Individuals impacted by Hurricane Ian

WHAT: A hub of statewide resources to help individuals, businesses, and communities recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ian. 

Learn more here.

 Florida's Disaster Recovery Jobs Portal

WHO: Individuals impacted by Hurricane Ian

WHAT: A statewide jobs portal that connects businesses and individuals impacted by Hurricane Ian with workforce programs. Through the portal, job seekers can apply for jobs, create a resume, apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), and more. 

Learn more here.

For Businesses

 Business Recovery Centers 

WHO: Businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian.

WHAT: Local facilities staffed by the U.S. Small Business Administration and various organizations to assist businesses in response to a disaster and provide loan assistance services.

Find a Business Recovery Center here.
 

 Business Damage Assessment Survey

WHO: Businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian
WHAT: Survey to provide data and inform the state about the resources your business needs for recovery.

Take the survey here. 
 

 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

WHO: Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofit organizations lthat have suffered substantial economic injury due to Hurricane Ian

WHAT: Loans that fund working capital and normal expenses such as the continuation of health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments

Apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan here.
 

 Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

WHO: Small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Ian.

WHAT: Short-term, zero-interest loans.

Learn more about Small Business Emergency Bridge Loans here.

 FloridaStormRelief.com

WHO: Businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian

WHAT: A hub of statewide resources to help individuals, businesses, and communities recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ian. 

Learn more here.