ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Idalia now have more time to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance, according to a news release.
FEMA announced on Friday that residents in Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee and Taylor have until Nov. 29 to apply.
The release said the 30-day extension was requested from the State of Florida. FEMA may be able to help with temporary lodging, basic home repair costs or other disaster-caused needs.
Call toll-free 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices or visit a Disaster Recovery Center. The telephone line is open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.