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Hurricane Idalia Assistance

Financial Assistance for Hurricane Idalia

In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, the American Red Cross has worked closely with partners to provide emergency shelter, food, water, relief supplies, emotional support and health services to people in need. Thanks to our generous donors, the Red Cross is now starting to get financial assistance into the hands of residents who have unlivable or destroyed homes.

This financial assistance will allow people to make their own decisions and prioritize what their family needs most to start recovering. Funds can help families replace clothes or food, offset transportation costs, replace spiritual or religious items, and support other immediate needs such as verified, disaster-caused health and mental health needs. Spending these funds locally will also support local communities as they begin recovering.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Red Cross damage-based financial assistance, households must meet these requirements:

  • Your pre-disaster primary residence (renter or homeowner) is in a confirmed disaster-impacted geographic area.
  • The residence is either destroyed or has sustained significant structural damge that requires extensive repairs, or the damage is so extensive that repairs are not feasible.
    • This may include substantial failure of the roof, walls or foundation, or a water line above 18 inches.         
  • You must be able to provide proof of identity and residence.

 

Enrollment

In-person enrollment for this program has ended. We ask that people apply for federal Disaster Assistance, which can be done at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. However, approval for FEMA assistance is not a requirement to receive the Red Cross financial assistance. 

If you have questions about financial assistance or other services, 
call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) to speak to a Red Cross representative

All Red Cross services, including financial assistance, are available to individuals regardless of nationality, race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, class or political affiliation. The Red Cross is a charity, not a government agency, and people do not need to be American citizens to receive our help.

Red Cross financial assistance is not a loan and will never need to be repaid.

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