Hurricane Milton resources for homeowners
Florida homeowners and renters in counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Milton may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
Currently eligible counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia.
Ways to Apply for Disaster Aid:
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Call: (800) 621-3362
When you apply, have the following information on hand:
- The address of your damaged home or apartment
- Names of people living in your household
- A description of your disaster damages
- Insurance information
- Your Social Security Number
- A telephone number where you can be reached or left a message
- An address where you can get mail
- If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide FEMA your bank information
Have questions about FEMA’s disaster assistance?
Visit Frequently Asked Questions About Disasters
FEMA Hurricane Rumor Response
Rumors and misleading information can spread quickly after any disaster. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, FEMA has seen many rumors that have the potential to seriously hamper storm response efforts or prevent people from getting assistance quickly. To learn more, visit Hurricane Rumor Response
SBA Disaster Assistance Loans
Online: www.SBA.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Call: (800) 659-2955
USDA – Agriculture Assistance
Online: www.Farmers.gov/protection-recovery
Call: (352) 379-4500
Online: www.RedCross.org
Call: 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767)
Operation Blue Roof
Operation Blue Roof is available to impacted residents by Hurricane Milton as a free service for homeowners and permanently occupied rental properties, providing fiber-reinforced, industrial-strength sheeting to protect storm-damaged roofs until homeowners can make permanent repairs. Homeowners who wish to apply must complete a right-of-entry (ROE) form to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and its contractors to access the property.
Eligible counties: Brevard, Citrus, Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Manatee, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia.
Online: blueroof.gov
Call: 888-ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258)
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