Happening Today: FEMA assistance deadline for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian

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By Gene Saladna

ORLANDO, Fla. — Thursday, Jan. 12 is the final day for Floridians who were impacted by Hurricane Ian to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

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Homeowners and renters in Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia counties are eligible to apply for assistance if they suffered loss and damage from Hurricane Ian.

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Hurricane Ian survivors can apply for FEMA assistance and continuously update their applications by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, calling 800-621-3362, using the FEMA app or by visiting one of more than 20 open Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs).

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Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

Flooding at Good Samaritan Village after Hurricane Ian

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