PERRY, Fla. (WTXL) — President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida on Sunday morning, as neighborhoods in the Big Bend, Tampa and southwest Florida recover from Hurricane Helene.
The declaration allows for FEMA funding and assistance to be deployed in counties affected by Helene in Florida, supplementing state assistance.
The major disaster declaration affects the following counties:
- Charlotte
- Citrus
- Dixie
- Franklin
- Hernando
- Hillsborough
- Jefferson
- Lafayette
- Lee
- Levy
- Madison
- Manatee
- Pasco
- Pinellas
- Sarasota
- Taylor
- Wakulla
Major disaster declarations make funding available to local governments, certain nonprofit organizations, and individuals affected.
Individuals and business owners who suffered damages and losses can apply online, on the FEMA app, or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
