Federal – State – Local
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have taken a toll on some of our most beloved timeshare locations in Florida, the Caribbean and Texas. If you are a displaced owner or resort guest, there are resources for you to explore. Our thoughts go out to you for your continued safety and recovery from these natural disasters.
FEMA – State/Local Assistance
Need to register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362
Some of the services may include:
– Guidance regarding disaster recovery
– Clarification of any written correspondence received
– Housing Assistance and Rental Resource information
– Answers to questions, resolution to problems and referrals to agencies that may provide further assistance
– Status of applications being processed by FEMA
– SBA program information if there is a SBA Representative at the Disaster Recovery Center site
– Crisis Counseling Program
– Disaster Legal Services
– Disaster Unemployment
– Funeral Assistance – Individuals and Households Program
Federal Aid Programs for the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Need to register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362
Application procedures for the territory will be explained at a series of applicant briefings with locations to be announced in the affected area by recovery officials. Approved public repair projects are paid through the territory from funding provided by FEMA and other participating federal agencies. Application procedures for the territory will be explained at a series of applicant briefings with locations to be announced in the affected area by recovery officials. Approved public repair projects are paid through the territory from funding provided by FEMA and other participating federal agencies.
Texas Disaster Relief Fund
Florida Department of Children and Families
Disaster Recovery Centers provide assistance with disaster unemployment, financial assistance through FEMA, elder affairs issues, housing and rental assistance, aid for businesses and referrals for other needs. DCF’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office works with providers to staff centers with crisis counselors, and our Economic Self-Sufficiency staff are on site to handle replacement food assistance for clients who lost food due to power outages or flooding.
Food for Florida
The Department of Children and Families’ “Food for Florida” disaster relief program provides emergency food assistance to families in need after a hurricane or another disaster under federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.
For more information and to sign up for text/email alerts, visit www.myflfamilies.com/fff
The American Red Cross
UNICEF – Emergency Hurricane Relief
U.S. Department of Transportation
(State & Local Disaster Emergency Fund) www.DOT.gov