10/09/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2024 17:47
As Milton leaves our communities, our homes and businesses' damage and recovery needs will vary.
→ FEMA ASSISTANCE
Photograph your damages, if any. If you have experienced damage to your home, business, or vehicle, your first step is to file a claim with your insurance company. After contacting your insurance company, you can also apply for disaster relief through FEMA. Below are links to the FEMA website and their mobile app, where you can access the application for disaster assistance:
The site includes a local resources search option
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
TTY: (800)-462-7585
Get the FEMA Mobile App
Hotline: (844) 965-1386
→ SMALL BUSINESSES
For business owners, the Small Business Association (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery & equipment, inventory, and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster. See below:
SBA (Small Business Administration)
→ PERSONAL RELIEF
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) provides financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted due to a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits. If you require DUA, visit this website: https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/disaster.asp
We are fortunate to have both the Red Cross and Salvation Army chapters serving our communities, providing a wide range of resources and disaster assistance, whether medical supplies or food. See below:
American Red Cross
1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
American Red Cross Services for Veterans:
Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Chapter:
Can provide emergency medical assistance/medications, disaster recovery planning, meals and water
West Palm Beach Office: (561) 833-7711
Vero Beach Office: (772) 562-2549
Salvation Army Local Chapters:
West Palm Beach Command: (561) 686-3530
Palm Beach Area Command: (561) 686-3530
Martin County Corps: (772) 288-1471
St. Lucie County Service Unit: (772) 288-1471
Very Beach Corps: (772) 978-0265
→DISASTER SERVICES FOR VETERANS
If you or a veteran you know need immediate housing assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, call the 24/7 National Call Center for Homeless Veteranshotline: (800) 424-3838
If you cannot receive a benefit payment after a disaster, contact the VA National Call Center at 1-800-827-1000to request a special one-time payment.
If you're a displaced Veteran and receive VA employment services, you may qualify for two additional months of Employee Adjustment Allowance. Contact your local VA regional officeto speak with a Veteran Readiness & Employment specialist to learn more.