State and Federal Resources
State
Florida Office of the Governor
Florida State Government
Florida Disaster Recovery
Florida Red Cross Shelters
Florida Hurricane Center
Florida Department of Children and Family
Florida Family Assistance Program
Links to additional Florida state resources
Federal
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
2012
Hurricane Isaac
Declared October 18, 2012
This assistance is for State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities Bay County, Collier County, Escambia County, Franklin County, Gulf County, Martin County, Monroe County, Okaloosa County, Palm Beach County, Saint Lucie County and Santa Rosa County.
Tropical Storm Debby
Declared July 3, 2012
This assistance is for individuals and households in Baker County, Bradford County, Clay County, Columbia County, Franklin County, Hernando County, Highlands County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Suwannee County, and Wakulla County.
Find Information about and check eligibility for all Florida state benefits programs at GovBenefits.
Visit HOPE NOW to find free mortgage counseling help, check if you qualify for a Home Affordable Loan Modification program, and more.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance
Find out how to apply for unemployment benefits in Florida.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
If you are not eligible for Unemployment Insurance, you may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Employment
Find a local American Job Center
Get frequent updates on American Job Center closings;
call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627) TTY:1-877-889-5627.
Florida Job Bank
Florida Job Fair Listings
Florida Workforce Development Offices
Community Resources
Florida 2-1-1
American Public Transportation Association
Education
Florida Department of Education
Resources for People with Disabilities
Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)
Florida participates in DEI aimed to improving education, training and employment opportunities and outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities who are unemployed, underemployed and/or receiving Social Security disability benefits.
Florida Department of Rehabilitation Services