FEMA Disaster Assistance For Local Governments, Not Residents In Escambia

There's federal help on its way for local governments in Escambia County, FL to repair disaster-damaged facilities, but individual assistance to homeowners and renters is still under review--

According to a news release from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis:

"FDEM is continuing to conduct damage assessments in the 12 counties that did not receive all categories of Public Assistance. The Division is also conducting damage assessments at individual residences and businesses and will continue to work with FEMA to apply for Individual Assistance."

And from Escambia County Emergency Management: "If you have sustained damage to your home or business, please send photos of the damage, along with your address or neighborhood and a brief description of the damage (200 words max) to hurricanesally@myescambia.com." (NOTE: The website also lists an email address for those descriptions as news@pensacolachamber.com.)

President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Escambia County

President Trump has declared a major disaster exists in Florida from Hurricane Sally, including Escambia County, Florida, for all public assistance, including direct federal assistance, for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.Individual assistance is still under review. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state as warranted by the results of further damage assessments.

Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington Counties are approved for Public Assistance Category B (emergency protective measures), including direct federal assistance. All areas in the State of Florida are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. 

If you have sustained damage to your home or business, please send photos of the damage, along with your address or neighborhood and a brief description of the damage (200 words max) to hurricanesally@myescambia.com.

To view the designated areas in this declaration, please visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4564/designated-areas.

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