Senator Marco Rubio Shares Disaster Recovery Resources

Florida homeowners and renters in counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Milton may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. 

Currently eligible counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia.

Ways to Apply for Disaster Aid:
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
​Call: 1-800-621-3362
When you apply, have the following information on hand:

• The address of your damaged home or apartment
• Names of people living in your household
• A description of your disaster damages
• Insurance information
• Your Social Security Number
• A telephone number where you can be reached or left a message
• An address where you can get mail
• If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide FEMA your bank information

SBA Disaster Assistance Loans
Online: www.SBA.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Call: 1-800-659-2955

USDA - Agriculture Assistance
Online: www.Farmers.gov/protection-recovery
Call: 1-352-379-4500

​Red Cross
Online: www.RedCross.org
Call: 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767)