Proctor said, “We will continue to use these grants and all other resources we have available to help communities fully recover from Hurricane Irma.”
Disaster relief employment refers to projects that provide food, clothing, shelter and other humanitarian assistance for disaster victims. The projects also involve clean-up, demolition, repair, renovation, and reconstruction of damaged facilities and structures.
People qualified for disaster relief employment include those who are laid off temporarily or permanently as a consequence of the disaster. Dislocated workers and long-term unemployed individuals are also qualified.
In addition, the DEO is providing short-term, interest-free loans to businesses damaged by the disaster. The loans are available to businesses through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.
The department is currently surveying businesses in affected counties to determine the damages caused by the calamity.
