Hurricane Milton

Learn how the U.S. government is responding to Hurricane Milton. Find resources to help you recover from the disaster.

Beware of Hurricane Milton rumors

Visit FEMA's rumor response page to get official information and check out the rumors you've heard.

Financial assistance

  • You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you live in a presidentially declared disaster area impacted by Hurricane Milton. If approved, you may receive $770 initially for immediate needs and may also be eligible for other assistance for temporary housing, basic home repairs or other disaster-caused expenses. You can apply:
  • Get assistance with your FEMA application and learn about other forms of disaster assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) near you.
  • Learn about various types of disaster financial assistance. You may be able to get unemployment benefits, help buying groceries, and more.
  • Find out if you are eligible for an SBA Disaster Loan. These low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration can help homeowners, small businesses, and nonprofits recover from a declared disaster.
  • If you have a flood insurance policy, learn how to file a flood insurance claim.

Disaster recovery

Health

Military and veteran resources

Food assistance, food safety, and agriculture

Immigration enforcement

During Hurricane Milton, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will not conduct immigration enforcement activities at protected areas including:

  • Along evacuation routes.
  • Sites used for sheltering.
  • Distribution sites for emergency supplies, food, or water.
  • Registration sites for disaster-related assistance or reuniting families and loved ones.

Unemployment and worker rights

Taxes

Weather, maps, and data tools

Banking, finance, and consumer information

Communications

Government agency closures

Images and videos

LAST UPDATED: November 7, 2024

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