FEMA launches online directory for help with hurricane recovery

From the Federal Emergency Management Agency

On September 23rd, FEMA designed a quick resource directory for disaster survivors with links and phone numbers for services throughout the state of Florida. To find help with food, housing, shelter, and other necessities, users now have access through their smart phones and on the web.

• WHAT: The resource directory has four links for the needs of Hurricane Irma survivors in Florida:  Immediate Needs Resources  Recovery Resources  Returning Home Resources  Financial Legal and Volunteer Resources
• WHEN: September 23, 2017
• WHERE: go here for more details.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585. FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses