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