More Floridians are now eligible for federal disaster assistance after President Donald Trump expanded his Major Disaster Declaration. The federal disaster area now includes individual assistance for residents in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties. The assistance will help clear the way for federal funding for storm victims, and will allow for reimbursements to local and state governments to help the response and recovery. f you live in one of the declared disaster areas, there are several ways you can apply for FEMA assistance:
” Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.
You will need your social security number. Insurance, financial and banking and damage information ready to discuss or write down on the assessment sheet information online.
