live on a boat? You May Qualify for FEMA Help After Hurricane Ian

Orlando, Fla. – If you live on a boat – and it was your primary residence before and during Hurricane Ian – and sustained storm damage, you can apply for federal assistance, Recently announced by FEMA.

FEMA said survivors living in one of the 26 counties designated for federal assistance are encouraged to apply. The counties named Central Florida are Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and Volusia.

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Other Florida counties that qualify are Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsboro, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Putnam, Sarasota and St. Johns.

Residents can start their application at DisasterAssistance.govFEMA said, by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The line is open every day from 7am to 11pm

The federal agency asked those willing to volunteer to provide the physical and complete address of a dock or marina and a slip or mooring number if the boat is not located on private property.

FEMA stated that residents cannot use a PO Box as a primary address, but can use it as a mailing address.

To find the nearest Disaster Recovery Centers, visit DRC Locator either www.floridadisaster.orgOr text your zip code to 43362.

FEMA reminds all Florida residents in affected counties that there is still time for in-person visits to check their case status, update their case, or find out if they are available. DRC is open. temporary housing assistance or other programs that have been added to the announcement.

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