Disaster Deadlines

• Replacement SNAP – 10 days from food loss
  • Click here for DCF’s latest hurricane updates
• D-SNAP – Pre-register September 22-28
  • Call DCF September 25-28, based on last name
    • Last name begins with A-M:  Call on Monday, September 25, 2023
    • Last name begins with N-Z:  Call on Tuesday, September 26, 2023
    • Any last name:  Call on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
    • Any last name:  Call on Thursday, September 28, 2023
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance  
  • Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Pinellas, Suwannee, and Taylor counties – October 3rd, 2023
  • Pinellas county – October 5th, 2023
  • Manatee and Sarasota counties – October 11th, 2023
  • Click here to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• FL Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
  • Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Franklin, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union and Wakulla counties – October 25th, 2023
• FEMA Individual Assistance
  • Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Suwannee, and Taylor counties –  October 30, 2023
  • Click here to apply for FEMA individual assistance

Hot Food Waiver allows households to use their EBT card to purchase hot foods at participating retailers – Alachua, Baker, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Madison, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, and Wakulla counties.

AG’s Price Gouging Hotline is activated – 866-966-7226 or report price gouging online. During a storm-related declared state of emergency, state law prohibits excessive increases in the price of essential goods and services, such as food, water, hotel rooms, ice, gasoline, lumber, equipment and storm-related services needed as a direct result of the event.

• FEMA Direct Housing Program – September 29th, 2024
  • FEMA has announced a six-month extension of the Direct Temporary Housing program through
    Sept. 29, 2024, for eligible households in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota and Volusia
    counties.
  • In accordance with FEMA housing program rules and regulations, those continuing to live in FEMA temporary
    housing units after March 29, 2024 will be responsible for paying monthly rent. Rental rates will vary based on the
    size and location of the temporary housing unit but will not exceed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
    Development’s Fair Market Rate. Residents will receive a letter about their individual situation. Residents with
    questions can speak with their FEMA housing advisor.
  • Click here for the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Ian