Hotel Stays Extended Through Feb. 10 for Eligible Hurricane Irma Survivors

ORLANDO, Fla. – Eligible Hurricane Irma survivors receiving Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) may receive an extension to stay temporarily in hotels while they look for an alternative place to live.

WHAT: FEMA’s TSA pays the hotel directly for the room and any applicable taxes for short-term stays. Participants in TSA will receive a phone call telling them whether they are eligible for the extension and what they need to do to remain at their current hotel or find a new hotel. Applicants must meet certain requirements to remain eligible.

WHEN: Hotel stays for eligible survivors have been extended from Jan. 7 to Feb. 10, 2018, with hotel checkout Feb. 11. Hurricane Irma survivors who are not currently in TSA but who may be eligible are notified automatically. Participants must be registered with FEMA and be eligible for disaster assistance. Eligible applicants must find and book their own hotel rooms.

WHERE: The list of participating hotels is on DisasterAssistance.gov, under the link Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program or by phoning the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. For TTY, call 800-462-7585. For 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362.