American Red Cross offering financial assistance for families

The Red Cross is providing financial assistance to Floridians whose homes suffered major damage or were destroyed by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton and still face obstacles to their recovery.

Last week, the Red Cross began outreach to specific individuals whose primary residences were located within the disaster affected areas. These individuals are eligible for this additional round of Red Cross financial assistance. For those the Red Cross has contact information for, an invitation to enroll is being sent directly via email or text message from the American Red Cross.

If you receive an invitation to complete an application for financial assistance you can complete the entire process virtually by clicking on the enrollment link in the email or text, or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) to enroll, confirm eligibility and receive financial assistance. If you did not receive a message, but your home experienced major damage or was destroyed, please visit redcross.org/helenemiltonrelief to check your eligibility for financial assistance and find locations where you can meet with a Red Cross volunteer to apply in person.

Please be aware of scams or people posing as Red Cross representatives. Eligible residents will receive an invitation via email and text based on the contact information the Red Cross has for you. If you’re unsure whether the Red Cross has reached out, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).