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

Currently eligible counties: Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Taylor, and Wakulla.

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)