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Click for a list of Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources. Residential Hurricane Milton Debris Hotline (833) 843-1920 active 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For updates on Hurricane Milton debris update or Hurricane Milton Debris Removal Dashboard.

Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources in Polk

As Polk County embarks on recovering from Hurricane Milton, Polk County Emergency Management is working to connect residents to resources. Below you will find the list of residential and commercial resources, as well as, others. Resources will be added as the come available.

Residential Recovery Resources

FEMA

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has been extended to Jan. 7, 2025.

(800) 621-3362 (FEMA)
Download the FEMA mobile app or visit DisasterAssistance.gov
Use the checklist below to make sure you aren’t forgetting important steps in the application process.

  • File insurance claim
  • Apply for FEMA assistance
  • Schedule FEMA inspection
  • Read FEMA determination letter
  • Submit SBA loan application
  • Use FEMA grant properly
  • Save receipts and records
  • Stay in touch with FEMA

Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov and visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for more recovery resources.

Hope Florida
Connects residents with resources for food, household losses and home repairs.
(833) 438-4673

American Red Cross 
Temporary shelter, mental health resources and recovery case management
(800) 733-2767

Business Resources

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
FloridaJobs.org/EBL
(833) 832-4494
EmergencyBridgeLoan@Commerce.fl.gov

US Small Business Disaster Assistance
Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans
sba.gov/hurricane-milton
(800) 659-2955
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

Private Non-Profit Organizations
Low-Interest Disaster Loans
sba.gov/disaster
(800) 659-2955
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov


Additional Resources

Price Gouging
https://legacy.myfloridalegal.com/Contact.nsf/PriceGouging!OpenForm

Disaster Scams
https://www.myfloridalegal.com/newsrelease/consumer-alert-attorney-general-moody-warns-floridians-about-disaster-related-scams

Florida Rural Legal Services
https://www.myfloridalegal.com/vicitm-services-providers/florida-rural-legal-services#:~:text=(888)%20532%2D3410,legalserver.org%20(online%20intake)

Florida Disaster Legal Aid Helpline
(833) 514-2940


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