FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

Description:

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is a federally funded benefit program that assists individuals who become unemployed because of a disaster.

The disaster period is the 26-week period beginning with the first week following the date the major disaster began and ending with the 26th week subsequent to the date the major disaster was declared.

Assistance available for those affected by Hurricane Ian in eligible counties.

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General Information

Hours:

9:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Intake Process:

All eligible individuals have 30 days from the announcement date to file a claim for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Can apply online at: https://connect.myflorida.com/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX

You must provide the following information to complete your application:

Social Security number.

Alien registration number and expiration date (if applicable).

Name and address of your last employer.

If you worked in another state during the past two years, have the name and address of the out-of-state employer.

If self-employed and have proof of self-employment for the past two years. (For example, W-2 statements, state or federal tax returns, bank records of accounts, statement from a bank showing your business account, or a copy of title or deed to a business property.)

If you were scheduled to work but could not work due to the disaster, you must have the name and address of the employer and date you were scheduled to work.

Program Fees:

Free

Languages:

English, Spanish, Creole

Eligibility:

Individuals who become unemployed because of a disaster such as workers and the self-employed

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

May 15, 2026

Legal Status:

Public Service

Year Incorporated:

1999

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