NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — Nassau County residents are able to apply to FEMA for Individual Assistance.
The announcement was made Wednesday by Nassau County emergency officials.
Homeowners, renters and business owners in Nassau and Seminole counties can apply for federal disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damages and losses resulting from Hurricane Matthew.
The storm caused damage to many areas along the coast in early October.
Nassau County had previously received a designation for public assistance. Brevard, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties are already designated for individual assistance.
To be eligible for federal aid under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program, storm damage and losses from the hurricane and flooding beginning on Oct. 3 must have occurred as a result of Hurricane Matthew.
If you have phone and/or internet access, you may register:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov, via the FEMA Mobile App or by calling 800-621-3362.
- Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may call 800-621-3362. People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585.
- The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.