Apply for Assistance
Affected Areas
Sheltering Assistance
Safety Tips
Rumors & Scams
Tools
Blogs, Fact Sheets & News
FEMA continues to work with federal, state and local partners to support survivors and communities in their recovery from Hurricane Ian. Recovery and cleanup from the storm may take some time. Resources are available to help with your next steps.
Learn more about the response to Hurricane Ian across all federal agencies on USA.gov.
Apply for Assistance
Individuals affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida now can apply for assistance.
- Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
- Call 800-621-3362
- If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
Resources for Affected Areas
Florida
Quick Links
Disaster Recovery Centers
Impacted survivors from the approved designated counties can visit the nearest DRC for help to apply for assistance. Representatives from FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration are available at these centers to explain disaster assistance programs, answer questions about written correspondence and provide literature about repairs and rebuilding to make homes more disaster resistant.
Residents who previously registered for assistance do not need to visit the DRC, but can ask questions or seek further information in person at the DRC in addition to online or by phone.
View DRCs Near You
Operation Blue Roof
In Florida, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has activated its Operation Blue Roof program for counties approved for individual assistance. Residents can sign up for the program and complete a Right of Entry form at BlueRoof.us.
Call toll free 1-888-766-3258 for more information.
How to Help Floridians
Do not self-deploy to disaster areas.
- Volunteer to help. There will be volunteer opportunities for months, often years, after the disaster. A list of agencies with volunteer opportunities can be found on the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster website.
- Cash is the best donation. After a disaster, people always want to help, but It’s important to donate responsibly. When people support voluntary organizations with financial contributions, it helps ensure a steady flow of important services to the people in need after a disaster.
- Identify what is needed. Before donating supplies connect with organizations working in the affected area to, how much is needed and when it is needed. Used clothing is never needed in a disaster area. Unwanted donations can overwhelm charities on the ground because they need to be received sorted.
- Family and friend reunification. If you need assistance locating a missing friend or relative call the Red Cross at 800-733-2767 and provide as much detail as you can to assist us in potentially locating your missing loved one.
Sheltering Assistance
To locate a shelter near you download the FEMA app.
FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance has been activated for Florida survivors allowing for short-term, emergency sheltering options in participating hotels.
In order to receive sheltering assistance, start by applying for assistance. You must have a FEMA registration ID and approval from FEMA to participate. If FEMA has reached out to you about sheltering assistance, you can look up participating hotels.
Post-Storm Safety Tips
Safety is the number one priority after any storm. Be careful in areas with damage, flooding and power outages.
Find more post-storm safety tips on Ready.gov.
Rumors and Scams
Be aware of scam artists and identity thieves who are attempting to take advantage of survivors. Watch for and report any suspicious activity, or anything that just doesn’t seem right to you. Visit Disaster Fraud to learn more.
There often are many rumors and scams after a disaster. Do your part to the stop the spread of rumors by doing three easy things:
- Find trusted sources of information.
- Share information from trusted sources.
- Discourage others from sharing information from unverified sources.
Disaster-Related Tools
Images and B-roll
View Hurricane Ian images and videos to see how FEMA and federal partners are supporting on the ground.
Download multimedia resources such as social graphics, flyers, announcer scripts, accessible videos and animations in multiple languages to help you share important disaster information with others before, during and after a disaster.
There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need.
If you are interested in providing paid services and goods for disaster relief, visit our Doing Business with FEMA page to get started.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about emergency shelters, disaster assistance, flood insurance and more.
If you have flood insurance from FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and experienced flooding during Hurricane Ian, visit FloodSmart.gov to learn more about how to file your flood insurance claim.
Access information about disaster assistance programs, emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities, and flood insurance in multiple languages.
Get guidance to help you recover your family treasures from a disaster.
