How to Apply for FEMA Assistance
FEMA assistance and what you need to know
Homeowners and renters in Leon County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on May 10 may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Disaster assistance can include financial help with immediate needs, temporary lodging, home repairs and other disaster-related expenses.
There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET daily. Multilingual operators are available. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
When you apply for assistance, please have the following information ready:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
- Your Social Security number
- A general list of damage and losses
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible.
FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. You may be eligible for federal assistance if your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, visit youtube.com/watch?v=HhtlyTX49RE.
For the latest information about Floridaâs recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4794. Follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.
FEMAâs mission is to help people before, during and after disasters.
Images of the damage following the May 10 storm system that went through Leon County can be found below:
