Dear Community Partner,
Hope that you and your families are doing well. Florida has experienced devastating damage and loss due to Hurricane Ian. On behalf of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund, we want to say thank you for all the support you are giving our community during these challenging times. We are grateful to our partners, Megan Diehl, Florida State Director with Unite Florida- Unite Us for their contribution to the valuable information below. Muchas Gracias community partners, for your compassion and dedication to our beautiful Florida.
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Support for Relief and Recovery Efforts
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There are federal grants and local funds and resources available to assist with recovery and support your work in impacted communities.
Florida homeowners and renters who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
American Red Cross of Central Florida and American Red Cross South Florida Region for local disaster assistance information.
- The Salvation Army Florida has deployed multiple service locations in impacted areas.
- Feeding Florida's food banks are on the ground providing food, water, and resources to those affected by Hurricane Ian.
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Brevard County, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Volusia County)
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Brevard County, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Volusia County)
- Feeding Tampa Bay (Citrus County, Hardee County, Hernando County, Highlands County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Sumter County)
- All Faiths Food Bank (DeSoto County, Sarasota County)
- Harry Chapin Food Bank (Charlotte County, Collier County, Glades County, Hendry County, Lee County)
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- Dislocated Worker Grant Program. National Dislocated Worker Grants are awarded for temporary employment to workers affected by major dislocations, including natural disasters. For information, visit your local CareerSource Center at www.careersourceflorida.com/your-local-team.
- SBA Disaster Loans: SBA disaster loans are now available to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and residents located in regions affected by declared disasters. Applicants may apply at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov under declaration #17644. For help, call 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Ian. Individuals affected in the designated-disaster areas must file DUA applications by December 30, 2022. If you need assistance, call 1-800-385-3920.
Volunteer Florida has activated the Florida Disaster Fund.
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Community partners are usingUnite Usto connect residents impacted by Hurricane Ian with local services. We can help you ensure vulnerable residents get connected with active organizations as quickly as possible.
- Include a Self-Referral Option.Let us know if you would like to set up an Assistance Request Form on your website to streamline connecting clients to your programs and services.
- Invite your clients to temporarily leverageUnite Florida'sGet Helpform.
- Spread the Word. Maximize the resources available to residents by sharing the network'sPartner Registration Formand encouraging your partners to join.
“The recovery process maybe long, but together we are resilient”
- Megan Diehl
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Respectfully,
Jackie Colon
Southeast Regional Director