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Disaster Unemployment Aid Available for Floridians Affected by Hurricane Isaias

FloridaCommerce says Disaster Unemployment Assistance is open to people whose work was lost or interrupted by Hurricane Isaias and who do not qualify for regular Reemployment Assistance.

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Card showing DR-4955, the disaster number for Hurricane Isaias unemployment assistance in Florida.
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FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Isaias (DR-4955), according to a release that the Florida Division of Emergency Management republished.

DUA is for people who are not eligible for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits.

Who can apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance?

The release says DUA is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted because of Hurricane Isaias, as long as they are not eligible for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits.

What the release does not say

The republished release does not list the counties covered, an application deadline, how to apply, or benefit amounts. Check FloridaCommerce’s original release before applying.

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Questions and answers

Who can apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance after Hurricane Isaias?
According to FloridaCommerce, as republished by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, DUA is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Isaias (DR-4955) and who are not eligible for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits. The release does not list covered counties or deadlines.

Sources

  1. Florida Division of Emergency Management: FloridaCommerce announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance (ICYMI)

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