Disaster Assistance- Hurricane Irma
Preliminary damage assessments to residences and businesses have been estimated at $247 million in the county at this time. Damage to public facilities, roads, parks, as well as debris removal and protective measures are estimated at $56 million. As a result, Palm Beach County has been included in a FEMA Major Disaster Declaration, triggering the release of Federal funds to help people and communities recover from Hurricane Irma.
Residents with losses due to Hurricane Irma in Palm Beach County may now register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
You may also register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EDT seven days a week until further notice.
Helpful Links:
· Small Business Assistance:
https://www.sba.gov/loans-grants/see-what-sba-offers/sba-loan-programs/disaster-loans
· Individual Assistance Fact Sheet
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1466081747524-81f5643de7986a032cb320b49ddaa50d/FACTSHEET-IAProgram2016.pdf
· Application Checklist-
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/application-checklist
· Also Helpful
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/DHS-disasterAssist-FS_0416eng_2.pdf
