Ian Update 52: Disaster Survivor Assistance and Disaster-SNAP
Posted On: October 10, 2022
Disaster Survivor Assistance
Staff from FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) program are now traveling throughout Volusia County to offer help in applying for FEMA assistance and answer questions about the process. Residents may receive support from DSA staff at their residence, work, shelter, hotel, or other places the household is residing. While not permitted to enter a home, staff may assist outside on the porch, sidewalk, driveway, or yard.
DSA staff can review a resident’s materials on-site, provide information regarding their application status, assist with collecting documentation for the case file, and submit an application on the resident’s behalf. Additionally, DSA staff will provide referrals to other disaster relief programs for which they may qualify.
A person applying for FEMA assistance must provide personal information, such as name, date of birth, and a social security number. Residents are encouraged to verify DSA staff credentials before speaking to and providing such information. DSA staff are required to possess identification at all times and will present such identification upon introduction. FEMA does not charge fees for services.
Persons may apply for FEMA assistance by visiting disasterassistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or by calling 800-621-3362. Information about disaster relief programs is continuously updated at volusia.org/pin.
Disaster-SNAP
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides food assistance for residents impacted by Hurricane Ian. This program is for residents not already receiving assistance through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Applicants must have been living or working in Volusia County during Hurricane Ian, suffered a disaster-related loss such as damage to their home or self-employment property, loss of food, reduction or loss of income, or other disaster-related expenses. An applicant must meet income eligibility.
Volusia County residents may pre-register for D-SNAP starting Monday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Oct. 30. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) will also hold in-person D-SNAP events for residents unable to pre-register online.
As the pre-registration dates approach, additional information will be available. To learn more about D-SNAP, visit myflfamilies.com/dsnap.
