09/13/2017
Homeowners, renters and business owners in 37 Florida counties may now apply for federal disaster assistance for uninsured and under-insured damages and losses resulting from Hurricane Irma. Storm damage and losses from the hurricane and flooding must have occurred as a result of Hurricane Irma, beginning on Sept. 4. The list of counties designated as of Wednesday to be eligible for federal aid under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program includes: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter and Volusia.
The first step is to go to DisasterAssistance.gov and fill out the online questionnaire. If your home has been destroyed, or if you have serious damage or losses, you may register with FEMA for assistance whether or not you are submitting receiving coverage from their insurance claims. The agency encourages people to register for their FEMA claims online, but for those without internet access can register by calling: 1-800-621-3362 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
To apply, you will need: Social Security number; daytime telephone number; current mailing address and address and ZIP code of the damaged property, and private insurance information, if available.
For further assistance, I recommend contacting Red Cross your local churches or united way. You may contact me for assistance with your home, as a Realtor, I can help recommend trusted Roofers, Drywall repair, window replacement and such. (772) 801-3222
American Red Cross St Lucie County
540 NW University Blvd,
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 878-7077
Mon-fri 8:30am -4:30 pm
American Red Cross-Martin County
2750 S Kanner Hwy,
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 287-2002
United Way-St Lucie County
4800 S US Highway 1,
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 464-5300
United Way-Martin County
10 SE Central Pkwy,
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 283-4800