Florida received a disaster declaration for Hurricane Milton from the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA) which includes Indian River County. Indian River County residents may now apply for federal disaster assistance for losses resulting from Hurricane Milton. To be eligible for federal aid under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program, storm damage and losses from the hurricane and flooding must have occurred because of Hurricane Milton, which impacted Indian River County on October 10. If you have insurance, you must file a claim with your insurance company first. If you do not have insurance, or insurance does not cover your claim, begin applying for FEMA assistance.
Those who suffered Milton-related damage are encouraged to register with FEMA using any of the following methods:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- On the FEMA Mobile App
- Calling 800-621-3362 (FEMA)
- Household Income
- Address of damaged home or apartment
- Description of damage/lost items
- Photos of your damaged home and belongings
- Information about insurance coverage
- Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds
Additional FEMA Resources
- Clean and Sanitize Assistance Fact Sheet
- Individuals and Households Program (IHP) Fact Sheet
- Recovery Guidance for Designated Counties – Individual Assistance
- Appeal Request Form Excerpt
- Authorization for the Release of Information
- Roadmap to Disaster Housing Recovery
- Disaster Assistance Sequence of Delivery
