Nov. 10th FEMA Deadline Fast Approaching

ORLANDO – More than $24 million in disaster grants and low-interest loans has been approved for homeowners, renters and business owners who suffered damages during Tropical Storm Fay, as the Monday, Nov. 10, registration deadline for disaster assistance comes to a close.

Residents in 27 designated counties can still apply for a wide range of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and other federal disaster assistance programs. The counties include: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Clay, Collier, Duval, Gadsden, Glades, Hendry, Jefferson, Lake, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Martin, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Polk, Seminole, St. Lucie, Taylor, Volusia and Wakulla counties.

To apply for disaster assistance call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362).The hard of hearing, deaf or speech impaired may call the TTY number at 800-462-7585 to apply. Multilingual operators are available to speak to applicants. The toll-free telephone numbers are open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and also serve as FEMA’s Helpline number for those who have applied and want to stay in touch with FEMA. Register online at