Hurricane Isaias Recovery
FEMA Registration Points Open in Escambia County
Three sites open today to help residents apply for federal aid after Hurricane Isaias.
Escambia County residents who need help applying for FEMA assistance can get it in person starting today. Three registration points open Sunday, Nov. 1, with State Emergency Response Team staff on hand at every location to walk people through the FEMA Individual Assistance application.
Where and When
- Bayview Senior Center: 2000 E. Lloyd St., Pensacola
- Escambia County Central Office Complex: 3363 W. Park Place, Pensacola
- Cokesbury Church: 5725 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola
Sunday, Nov. 1: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 2, through Wednesday, Nov. 4: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Updates will be posted at MyEscambia.com and on the Escambia County Emergency Management Facebook page.
What the Declaration Means
Escambia County has received a FEMA Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for Hurricane Isaias. Residents affected by the storm can now apply for help with housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs.
Programs now available to residents include:
- Housing assistance
- Crisis counseling
- Disaster unemployment assistance
- Disaster legal services and case management
How to Register
You must register with FEMA before you can file a claim. There are three ways to do it:
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- By phone: Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585). Lines are open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.
- Register online at DisasterAssistance.gov, enter your location and click on “Apply Online”
- Download the FEMA app on your mobile device and register using the app.