If you were/are unable to work or were/are prevented from working because of Hurricane Irma, you may be able to recover your lost wages.
You may be able to recover wages under the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”) – a program that provides “financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster declared by the president of the United States and who are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits.”
Since a disaster was declared, you have until October 16, 2017 to file for DUA for the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bradford Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, Suwannee, Union and Volusia.
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If you need additional assistance with filing for DUA please call 1-800-385-3920.
If your claim is accepted, you’re guaranteed at least 50 % of the average benefit in Florida. DUA can last up to six months.