Federal individual assistance approved for Isaias victims in Okaloosa and seven other counties
Residents and renters affected by Hurricane Isaias can now apply for federal disaster help for housing and home repairs, the Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center said Oct. 29.
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Federal individual assistance is approved for residents affected by Hurricane Isaias in Okaloosa County and seven other counties, the Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) said in a notice posted Oct. 29 at 3:30 p.m. The other counties are Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, Holmes and Washington.
Who can apply and how
The EOC says the assistance can help eligible individuals and families with housing, home repairs and other needs related to the disaster. Impacted homeowners and renters can apply through three official channels:
- Online: DisasterAssistance.gov
- Mobile app: the FEMA app on a smartphone or tablet
- Phone: 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585)
How the request got here
On Oct. 27, President Donald J. Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for Okaloosa County, according to the EOC’s notice of Oct. 28. That notice listed Public Assistance as approved, while Hazard Mitigation and Individual Assistance were under review.
The same notice asked residents to report storm damage with photos through the county’s Survey123 form, saying the reports would support the request for individual assistance. At that time, the EOC said 472 individual submissions had been received. That count is from Oct. 28 and may have changed.
What the notice does not say
The EOC notice does not give a deadline to apply, the maximum amount of aid or the specific types of assistance available. Check DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA helpline for those details.
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Questions and answers
- How do I apply for FEMA individual assistance for Hurricane Isaias in Okaloosa County?
- According to the Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center's notice of Oct. 29, impacted homeowners and renters can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA mobile app, or by calling the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585).
- Which counties have federal individual assistance for Hurricane Isaias?
- The Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center said on Oct. 29 that federal individual assistance is approved for residents impacted by Hurricane Isaias in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, Holmes and Washington counties.
