FEMA Hurricane Assistance Now Available To Eligible Pinellas Residents

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that Pinellas County has been added to Florida's Major Disaster Declaration, which makes the county eligible for federal assistance, including individual assistance.

Those impacted by Hurricane Idalia can click here, download the FEMA app or call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Residents who use TTY may call 1-800-462-7585. Disaster survivors who use 711 or VRS (Video Relay Service) may also call 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.

Information shared will be used to determine Pinellas County's needs for federal assistance.

Disaster assistance may include financial help for temporary lodging, basic home repairs and other disaster-caused expenses.

If you don’t see Pinellas listed on the website among eligible counties under the Disaster Declaration, go ahead and complete the online application and you will be contacted. The Disaster Assistance website is currently being updated to reflect the inclusion of Pinellas County.

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are now going door to door, meeting with homeowners, renters and businesses that were impacted by Hurricane Idalia in Pinellas County. They will be wearing an official FEMA shirt or vest and have an ID badge displayed above their belt line. They can help people register for FEMA individual assistance or update any information for people who have already registered.

For information, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.