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***Hurricane Michael***
If you need more information about sheltering, resources or recovery, visit the FCOA RESOURCES PAGE, https://www.floridadisaster.org/ or contact your county emergency management office https://www.floridadisaster.org/counties/ .
Please contact FCOA at 850-222-8877 or moreinfo@fcoa.org if you want to donate supplies or make a financial donation to help older adults in the Hurricane Michael affected counties.
October 17, 2018
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael Response
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott is in constant communication with federal, state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders to ensure that communities impacted by Hurricane Michael are receiving everything they need. Governor Scott has surveyed damage from Hurricane Michael in Bay, Gadsden, Washington, Liberty, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Wakulla, Franklin and Jackson counties. Press Release
October 15, 2018
DCF Replaces Food Assistance Benefits for Customers Impacted by Hurricane Michael
TALLAHASSEE – To assist families in recovery after Hurricane Michael, current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla, and Washington counties will receive replacement benefits at a 40 percent rate by close of business Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Press Release
October 15, 2018
DCF Waives Restrictions on Using Food Assistance Benefits to Purchase Prepared Foods for Customers Impacted by Hurricane Michael
TALLAHASSEE – To assist families who evacuated or experienced storm damage related to Hurricane Michael, current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers are permitted to purchase hot foods with their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards at participating retailers through October 31. Press Release
The Florida Council on Aging is committed to serving Florida's diverse aging interests through education, information-sharing and advocacy.
Why You Should Join FCOA
As a professional, student, retired senior or individual interested in aging-related disciplines, you need to stay connected to the aging network. (See dues amounts here.)
The Florida Council on Aging is your best connection, bringing you award winning publications, a website, a comprehensive statewide conference on aging and more.
Founded in 1955, FCOA is Florida's only statewide association that represents all aging interests and many different disciplines. Any individual or organization in Florida interested in aging should be a member of FCOA.
