Unemployment assistance
Florida Commerce is accepting applications from eligible residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted due to Hurricane Milton. Residents are encouraged to submit a claim at FloridaJobs. org.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to those who are ineligible to receive federal or state Reemployment Assistance benefits and meet one of the following requirements: Is unemployed as a direct result of the major disaster; Was scheduled to start employment but was unable to as a direct resultof the major disaster; Is unable to reach their job or self-employment location because the individual has to travel through an affected area and is prevented from doing so as a direct result of the major disaster; Has become the primary breadwinner because the head of the household died as a direct result of the major disaster; or Is unable to work because of an injury that was a direct result of the major disaster.
DUA is available for weeks of unemployment beginning October 6, 2024, through April 12, 2025, as long as the individual’s unemployment continues to be a result of the disaster in the designated disaster areas. The deadline to submit a claim for DUA benefits is no later than December 10, 2024.
To file a claim, go to FloridaJobs.org and select “File a Claim,” visit a local CareerSource Career Center, or call 1-800-3853920. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For DUA claims information, call (833) FL-APPLY.
