In the wake of the devastation the State of Florida has experienced due to recent natural disasters, Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) is working with state and federal officials to provide information on disaster relief resources and information. This webpage provides available resources to assist you or those you know with recovery efforts. Florida Housing will continue to provide updates as more resources and information becomes available.


HURRICANE ISAIAS

Disaster Relief Resources and Information


HURRICANE ISAIAS

Please check back on this page frequently as information will update regularly.

Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) is working closely with state and federal officials to provide disaster relief resources and information related to Hurricane Isaias. This webpage provides available resources to assist you or those you know with recovery efforts. Florida Housing will continue to provide updates as more resources and information becomes available.

As of Friday, October 9, mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for the following counties: Escambia, Franklin, Okaloosa, Walton
Voluntary evacuation is encouraged in the following counties: Bay, Santa Rosa, Wakulla

Shelters

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) provides an active list of local emergency shelters by county. Visit the following FDEM webpage to find the shelter nearest you: Shelters | Florida Disaster

School Closures

Visit the following Florida Department of Education (DOE) webpage to get the most up-to-date information regarding school closures in your county: DOE School Closures

Road Closures

Florida 511 provides real-time updates on road closures throughout the state. Visit the following website to monitor conditions in your area: FL511| Florida Traffic | Commuter Information

Sandbags

Availability of sandbag distribution sites varies. Many are self-serve and require citizens to bring their own shovels, while others distribute pre-filled bags. Please check with your local government or tune in to your local news station for the most relevant, up-to-date information in your area.

Health and Safety

The United Way of Florida network connects Floridians with long-term recovery resources following a natural disaster. For more information, dial 2-1-1 to reach the United Way chapter nearest you or visit the following website: Disaster Resources | United Way of Florida

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) provides helpful information regarding food and water safety here: Emergency Food and Water Supplies - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Florida Disaster Legal Aid Helpline

Bay Area Legal Services Disaster Relief Project offers free legal assistance to eligible Floridians affected by some disaster-related issues. Call (833) 514-2940 to determine your eligibility.

OTHER AVAILABLE RESOURCES

    • Farm Share — assists affected communities within days of a storm’s landfall, it’s crucial for Florida families to have enough food, water, and supplies to last until aid can be safely provided.
    • Florida Disaster Fund — funds will be distributed to service organizations that help individuals in communities with disaster response and recovery. For Hurricane Helene & Milton, administrative and credit card fees have been waived — 100% of every donation to the fund will be used to help Floridians recover.
    • OneBlood — is calling for blood donations for Helene & Milton victims. All blood types are welcome, but the most needed are O-negative and O-positive blood and platelets.
    • The Salvation Army is mobilizing disaster response teams and mobile feeding units in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas to respond to Hurricane Helene’s impacts. They are also available to assist following the impacts of Hurricane Milton in Florida.
    • United Way of Florida — The UWOF fund will assist communities in Florida impacted by Helene & Milton.


RESOURCES FOR HURRICANE ISAIAS IMPACTED FLORIDA HOUSING RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERSIRS and FHFC Guidance

  • Rental property owners who want to provide emergency housing for displaced families should review the Guidance for Providing Emergency Housing Relief
    • Notification of Intent to Provide Temporary Housing Form TH-01 Notification of Intent to Provide Temporary Housing (Hurricane Isaias) TBA
    • Declaration of Displacement-Form TH-02 Declaration of Displacement (Hurricane Isaias) TBA

  • Recapture Relief for Qualified Basis Reduction as a Result of Presidentially Declared Major Disaster – Guidance for Recapture Relief
    • Recapture Relief Notification: Form RR-03 recapture relief notifications (Hurricane Isaias) TBA
    • Recapture Relief Detail List: Form RR-04 recapture relief detail list (Hurricane Isaias) TBA



GENERAL INFORMATIONHOMEOWNERS/RENTERS

    • FloridaHousingsearch.org is an affordable rental housing locator for the State of Florida. Affected families may search the locator for rental housing units that are available throughout the state. They may also contact the locator’s toll-free call center for assistance in conducting a search. The toll-free number is 1-877-428-8844.
  • U.S. Bank Disaster Relief – provides mortgage relief and property insurance assistance for participants in Florida Housing’s Homebuyer Loan Programs. If you have participated in one of Florida Housing’s Loan Programs and your servicer is U.S. Bank, please call:
    • 800-365-7900 (to speak with a default counselor)
    • 855-205-6693 (to speak with an insurance claims specialist)
    • LoanCare Disaster Relief - if you need mortgage relief and have participated in one of Florida Housing’s Loan Programs and your servicer is Loancare, please call:
      • 800-274-6600


        STATE
        • The FloridaCommerce website contains disaster relief information on the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program.
        • The Florida Division of Emergency Management’s (DEM) website contains disaster preparedness and recovery information for Florida citizens.
        • Information on other insurance assistance can be found on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s website.
        • Information on employment opportunities from the National Dislocated Worker Grants can be found on the FloridaCommerce website


          LOCAL
          • Information on recovery and housing assistance may be available in your local county. You will need to directly contact your local State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program office to see what is available to assist you.
          • Contact information for local SHIP offices can be accessed here.