UPDATE OF HURRICANE IRMA FEMA PROGRAMS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE/INSURANCE PAYOUTS IN MONROE COUNTY

MONROE COUNTY, FL – As the six-month mark approaches since Hurricane Irma struck the Florida Keys on Sept. 10, 2017, the Federal Emergency Management Administration is ending some programs and continuing others for survivors of the Category 4 hurricane in Monroe County. Here is the latest update of those programs and assistance/insurance claims provided to residents of the County.

Transitional Sheltering Assistance (FEMA temporary hotel program) in Monroe County

Members of 114 Monroe County households, a total of about 224 people, are currently participating in the temporary hotel program. This program ends on March 10, with a hotel checkout on Sunday, March 11. Survivors may call 2-1-1 which may be able to assist with unmet housing needs. Monroe County Social Services and other County staff has been working with Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs) on case management to help people transition into housing. More information is available on the County website at: https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/726/Hurricane-Irma-Recovery.

Direct Housing in Monroe County

Members of about 195 Monroe County households are staying in temporary travel trailers provided by FEMA, and 20 households have already moved out of temporary trailers. About 26 households are staying in a rental property that FEMA has leased, and two households have moved out. All eligible Monroe County households have been housed.

Individual Assistance

FEMA has provided about $62 million in grants to homeowners and renters in Monroe County for temporary rental assistance, basic home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance.

Federal Flood Insurance

About $112 million in flood insurance claims have been paid for Monroe County policyholders, according to preliminary FEMA data.

Private Insurance

About 29,000 private insurance claims have been filed by Monroe County policyholders, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, which reports an estimated $8 billion in insured losses statewide.

SBA Disaster Loans

The Small Business Administration has approved $171 million in disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses in Monroe County, including $109 million in home loans and $61 million in business loans.

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