FEMA housing and recovery policies
Key Questions
What recovery grants are available in Treasure Island after Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Idalia?
Pinellas County offers ongoing PeopleFirst applications providing $15,000 to $375,000 for unmet needs post-FEMA and insurance in areas like Treasure Island. Pop-up events are held in Pinellas and Treasure Island to assist residents. These grants target housing repairs for those affected by the storms.
What is Pasco County's Better Future program expansion?
Pasco County has expanded its Better Future program to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI), prioritizing vulnerable residents for home repairs. It includes $200 million for affordable housing disaster recovery, covering multifamily rehabilitation and new construction. Eligible projects focus on recovery from hurricane damage.
What home repair assistance does Pinellas County provide?
Pinellas County offers up to $75,000 in loans and $20,000 in grants through its reopened home repair program, funded by $800 million in federal aid. These programs help residents recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Idalia. Multiple recovery options are available, including state-funded homeowner assistance.
How many homes were impacted by FEMA in the disasters?
FEMA reports 300,000 homes affected and 65,000 destroyed from the hurricanes. This ties into policies like the DEBRIS Act and SB180 for recovery support. Local programs in Pinellas and Pasco address gaps in FEMA and insurance coverage.
What resources are available for access and functional needs in Florida disasters?
Florida's Special Needs Registry allows signing up for evacuation and local resources. Planning for access and functional needs is emphasized in disaster recovery. These tie into broader FEMA and county programs for vulnerable populations.
PeopleFirst ongoing apps $15k-375k for unmet Milton/Helene/Idalia post-FEMA/ins (Pinellas/Treasure Island pop-ups); Pasco expands Better Future to 120% AMI prioritizing vulnerable for repairs; FEMA 300k homes/65k destroyed; Pasco $200M affordable; Pinellas $75k loans/$20k grants/$800M fed; ties DEBRIS Act/SB180.