The Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation (commonly referred to as the “Florida Unemployment Office”) plans to create approximately 6,500 Tropical Storm Fay temporary cleanup jobs.
President Bush declared Florida disaster areas due to flooding and other damage caused by Tropical Storm Fay.
Subsequently, Florida Governor Charlie Crist directed the Florida Unemployment Office to submit a National Emergency Grant (NEG) request for $20 million to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
The DOL has granted $8 million so far and will grant more as needed. The Florida Unemployment Office will use the funds to provide humanitarian assistance and create temporary cleanup jobs for an estimated 6,500 local workers.
The temporary workers will help in Tropical Storm Fay disaster recovery, rebuilding and humanitarian efforts, while receiving income to help them and their families get back up on their feet. Locals may apply for the Tropical Storm Fay temporary cleanup jobs at Disaster Recovery Centers.
Tropical Storm Fay Disaster Assistance
Tropical Storm Fay Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available through the Florida Unemployment Office. For more information, see the blog post Tropical Storm Fay Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which also includes information about standard state unemployment benefits and the extended unemployment benefits (Emergency Unemployment Compensation Benefits) recently authorized.
To apply for Federal disaster assistance (other than DUA) required as a result of Tropical Storm Fay, see Apply for Assistance at the Web site of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or call 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585).
To apply for local and state humanitarian disaster assistance, take a valid form of identification to the nearest Disaster Recovery Center. The American Red Cross (1-800-733-2767 or en Español 1-800-257-7575) is also prepared to help you.
For disaster information and updates, see the page dedicated to Tropical Storm Fay from the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
