FEMA assistance and more are available, free of charge
Mjulti-Agency Recource Centers, FEMA application assistance, and other essential resources are being offered across Hillsborough County to help residents recover from Hurricane Milton.
All resources and information can be found at Immediate Needs - Hurricane Milton Recovery.
Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)
The Disaster Recovery Center is open to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits seeking assistance or needing help in completing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) applications after being impacted by Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. FEMA representatives will be in attendance to assist.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance
Residents impacted by Hurricane Milton can now apply for aid through Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The programs provide financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by Hurricane Milton. The assistance is intended to meet basic needs, supplement disaster recovery efforts, emergency work assistance, replacement of disaster-damaged facilities, and mitigation assistance.
Residents who need long-term housing are encouraged to apply for individual assistance with FEMA as soon as possible. Hillsborough County residents who were impacted by Hurricane Milton can apply for FEMA assistance if they have uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs, according to FEMA. However, FEMA assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster
FEMA programs available:
- Individual Assistance - Assistance to individuals and households (Deadline to apply is Dec. 11, 2024)
- Public Assistance - Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities (Categories A&B)
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards
Visit Disasterassistance.gov to apply for FEMA assistance. If you have questions about your application or need assistance, call the FEMA Helpline, (800) 621-3362, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
Additional recovery resources for residents and business affected by recent Hurricanes Helene, Deby, and Idalia are available at Storm Recovery Resources.
Get Connected. Stay Alert.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to register for HCFL Alert, Hillsborough County's official public notification system for emergency and urgent alerts.
To receive messages by email, phone, and text, go to HCFL.gov/HCFLAlert. For the latest emergency-related information, visit HCFL.gov/StaySafe. Residents without digital access are encouraged to call (833) HC STORM or (833) 427-8676, the County's storm information and helpline.