FEMA designated Orange County residents for federal disaster assistance for losses resulting from Hurricane Milton.
To be eligible for federal aid under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program, storm damage and losses from the hurricane and flooding must have occurred as a result of Hurricane Milton.
If you have insurance, you must file a claim with your insurance company first. If you do not have insurance or insurance does not cover your claim, you may apply for FEMA assistance.
Residents who suffered Milton-related damages are encouraged to register with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov, on the FEMA Mobile App, or by calling 800-621-3362 (FEMA).
For FEMA assistance in Orange County for Hurricane Milton, individuals and households should have the following information ready when applying:
- Contact information (Telephone number, Mailing address, Social Security number)
- Household income
- Address of damaged home or apartment
- Description of damage/lost items
- Photos of your damaged home and belongings
- Information about insurance coverage
- Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds
The toll-free number 800-621-3362 (FEMA) is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.
According to Orlando Congressman Maxwell Frost, federal assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and other business owners recover from a disaster.
Rep. Frost’s office said if you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company first, then apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA cannot aid with losses already covered by your insurance. If your insurance does not cover all of your losses or is delayed, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance regarding your unmet needs. You do not have to wait until your insurance settlement to apply.
Congressman Frost said residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service.
Visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov for more details and to start your Disaster Assistance Application with FEMA.
Los residentes del condado de Orange ya pueden solicitar asistencia federal por desastres para las pérdidas resultantes del huracán Milton.
Para ser elegible para la ayuda federal bajo el Programa de Asistencia Individual de FEMA, los daños y pérdidas por el huracán y las inundaciones deben haber ocurrido debido al huracán Milton.
Si tiene seguro, primero debe presentar una reclamación a su compañía de seguros. Si no tiene seguro, o el seguro no cubre su reclamación, puede solicitar la ayuda de la FEMA.
Aquellos que sufrieron daños relacionados con Milton se les anima a registrarse con FEMA en línea en DisasterAssistance.gov, en la aplicación móvil de FEMA, o llamando al 800-621-3362 (FEMA).
Las personas y los hogares en el condado de Orange deben tener la siguiente información lista al aplicar:
- Información de contacto (número de teléfono, dirección postal, número de Seguro Social)
- Ingresos del hogar
- Dirección de la casa o apartamento dañado
- Descripción de los daños / artículos perdidos
- Fotos de su casa dañada y pertenencias
- Información sobre la cobertura del seguro
- Números de cuenta bancaria y de ruta para el ingreso directo de fondos
Los números gratuitos están abiertos de 7 de la mañana a 11 de la noche, siete días a la semana.
