TAMPA, Fla. — Manatee County residents impacted by Debby can now apply for federal assistance.


What You Need To Know

  • Manatee County residents impacted by Debby can now apply for FEMA individual assistance

  • FEMA individual assistance can include financial help for temporary lodging, basic home repairs and other disaster-related expenses

  • Disaster recovery center will be established to help those impacted

  • BELOW: How to apply for FEMA assistance

There are multiple ways you can apply for FEMA assistance. We have listed them below:

Please make sure you have the following available when you reach out:

  • Address, Zip Code
  • Conditions of your damaged home
  • Address at the time of the disaster and where you are currently staying
  • List of damage and losses
  • Banking information (if you choose direct deposit)
  • If you have insurance, the policy number or the agent and/or company name
  • Social Security Number
  • Phone number
  • Address where you can get mail or email address to receive notificaitons

For the latest information about Florida’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4806. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.