FEMA approves $150 million in disaster relief for Florida households, here’s how to apply

ORLANDO, Fla. — It has only been 10 days since a major disaster declaration was made for Florida due to Hurricane Ian.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has now approved $150 million in grants to help over 100,000 households in Florida.

Read: How can Central Florida residents apply for FEMA’s Transitional Shelter Assistance?

The organization announced Saturday that this disaster relief includes financial help with temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related expenses.

Read: Seminole County opens FEMA assistance application sites for Hurricane Ian damage

FEMA has granted a total of $72 million for housing assistance and $78 million for other expenses.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved $3.5 million so far.

Read: Here are the Central Florida counties eligible for FEMA assistance after Ian

For those who want to apply for FEMA disaster assistance, click here, use the FEMA mobile app or call 800-621-3362, which is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day.

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