Orange County Government is here to ensure you have the information and resources you need before, during and after any severe tropical system affects our community. Listed below are federal and local disaster recovery resources for residents in need of assistance in the aftermath of any storm.
Disaster Recovery Assistance
The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program’s (DAIP) mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local and private-sector partners.
View Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program hotels if you need a place to stay.
DAIP Disaster Survivor Application Checklist
Small Business Disaster Loan Information
In the event of a disaster, the Governor of Florida has the option to activate the Emergency Bridge Loan Program by Executive Order. This program provides a source of expedient cash flow to Florida small businesses that have been physically and/or economically impacted by a storm.
Disaster Unemployment And Assistance
The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program’s (DAIP) mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of a natural disaster.
FEMA Individual Assistance
The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial help or direct services to those who have necessary expenses and serious needs if they are unable to meet the needs through other means.
United Way Recovery Rescue
United Way has compiled hurricane recovery resources after the storm.