(Please contact the appropriate agency below for more information as these resources are not provided through the Department of Revenue.)

• State Assistance Information Line - 800-342-3557
  The Florida State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the State of Florida. SAIL is currently activated and available 24 hours/7 days a week.
• Florida Disaster Resource Page
  FloridaDisaster.org lists many resources that are helpful to those impacted by Hurricane Ian, including how to apply for disaster assistance, open shelters, supply distribution points, etc.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Information
  If you have experienced impacts from Hurricane Ian, visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) webpage for up-to-date resources and information on the federal response to Hurricane Ian. Register for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov if you have damages not covered by insurance. Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline by texting or calling 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press 2) to speak with a trained crisis counselor.
• State Group Insurance
  CVS Caremark, will approve one-time emergency refills of a 10-day supply of medication for members in the affected areas. Additionally, members taking specialty medications will be contacted to discuss alternate delivery arrangements. The use of courier services will be engaged as necessary. Capital Health Plan, Humana, and United Healthcare activated a process which enables members with prescription drugs to get early refills.
• State of Florida Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  The EAP, provided by Kepro, offers employees 24-hour telephone access to confidential help from trained counselors. This service is not for assistance with emergency needs, property damage or financial assistance. (HOTLINE) 833-746-8337 | (TTY HOTLINE) 877-334-0499 https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/additional_benefits/employee_assistance_program
• Insurance Consumer Assistance
  The toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236 or online at https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/needourhelp.htm) can answer business and consumer-oriented insurance questions. Specialists can help individuals review their policies, understand their coverage, file a claim, and assist in communicating with insurance companies. DFS's Division of Consumer Services maintains a Hurricane Resources website at https://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/HurricaneResources.htm The Division of Consumer Services also houses a Disaster Preparedness website at https://myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/storm/.
• Verifying Contractors
  If you have storm damage, contact your insurance agent first to verify that your insurance covers repairs. Before initiating repairs, verify a contractor's license at myfloridalicense.com, by calling (850) 487-1395, or by downloading the free DBPR Mobile app through iTunes or the Google Play app store. Report unlicensed contractor activity by calling The Department of Business and Professional Regulation's (DBPR) Unlicensed Activity Hotline at (866) 532-1440 or by calling the Unlicensed Activity program at (866) 532-1440. Obtain estimates for clean-up and repairs in writing from licensed contractors.
• Price Gouging Hotline
  To report suspected price gouging, call the Florida Attorney General's office at 1-866-966-7226, via the No Scam - Stop Price Gouging app, or online.
• Employ Florida
  The Employee Florida Disaster Recovery webpage has information on employment opportunities to help rebuild Florida's communities after a disaster or to post disaster-related jobs. View job opportunities at this link.
• Dislocated Worker Grant Program
  National Dislocated Worker Grants are awarded for temporary employment to workers affected by major dislocations, including natural disasters. Individuals who qualify for disaster relief employment are people who are temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of the disaster, dislocated workers, and individuals who are long-term unemployed. For information regarding National Dislocated Worker Grants, visit your local CareerSource Center at www.careersourceflorida.com/your-local-team.

If you are a parent with a child support case who was impacted by Hurricane Ian, please contact the Child Support Program for assistance.

(Please contact the appropriate agency below for more information as these resources are not provided through the Department of Revenue.)

• Florida Disaster Resource Page
  FloridaDisaster.org lists many resources that are helpful to those impacted by Hurricane Ian including how to apply for disaster assistance, open shelters, supply distribution points, etc
• FEMA Information
  If you have experienced impacts from Hurricane Ian, visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for up-to-date resources and information on the federal response to Hurricane Ian. Register for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov if you have damages not covered by insurance. Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline by texting TalkWithUs to 66746 or call 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press 2 or text Hablanos to 66746) to speak with a trained crisis counselor.
• Federal Reemployment Assistance
  Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of Hurricane Ian. To apply for DUA, go to www.floridajobs.org or call the Florida Disaster Unemployment Assistance Line at 1-800-385-3920. Individuals affected in these designated-disaster areas must file DUA applications by December 30, 2022.
• Dislocated Worker Grant Program
  National Dislocated Worker Grants are awarded for temporary employment to workers affected by major dislocations, including natural disasters. Individuals who qualify for disaster relief employment are people who are temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of the disaster, dislocated workers and individuals who are long-term unemployed. For information regarding National Dislocated Worker Grants, visit your local CareerSource Center at www.careersourceflorida.com/your-local-team
• Employ Florida
  The Employee Florida Disaster Recovery webpage has information on employment opportunities to help rebuild Florida's communities after a disaster or to post disaster-related jobs. View job opportunities at this link.
• Insurance Consumer Helpline
  The toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236) can answer business and consumer-oriented insurance-related questions. The Florida Department of Financial Service's Division of Consumer Services has launched a Hurricane Ian Disaster Resources and Information webpage to provide comprehensive insurance information.
• Verifying Contractors
  Before initiating repairs, verify a contractor's license at myfloridalicense.com Report unlicensed contractor activity by calling FL DBPR's Unlicensed Activity Hotline at (866) 532-1440 or email ULA@myfloridalicense.com.
• Price Gouging Hotline
  To report suspected price gouging, call the Florida Attorney General's office at 1-866-966-7226, via the No Scam - Stop Price Gouging app, or online.

On October 17, 2022 Department Order of Emergency Waiver/Deviation #22-003: Sales and Use Tax and Related Taxes was issued
On October 5, 2022 Department Order of Emergency Waiver/Deviation #22-002: Corporate Income Tax was issued

Taxpayers may call 1-850-488-6800 or email GTAHurricaneHelp@floridarevenue.com for tax assistance related to Hurricane Ian.

Due dates for the September 2022 and October 2022 reporting periods for taxpayers in six Florida counties have been extended to November 23, 2022. Businesses located in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, and Sarasota counties now have until November 23, 2022 to file the September 2022 and October 2022 reporting periods for the following taxes:

• sales and use tax (including discretionary sales surtax)
• reemployment tax
• communications services tax
• documentary stamp tax (unrecorded documents)
• governmental leasehold intangible personal property tax
• gross receipts tax on utility services
• insurance premium tax
• lead-acid battery fees (solid waste and surtax)
• motor fuels taxes
• motor vehicle warranty fee
• new tire fees (solid waste and surcharge)
• prepaid wireless E911 fees
• rental car surcharge (solid waste and surcharge)
• severance tax
• tourist development tax

Electronic submissions with payments must be initiated by 5 p.m. ET on November 22, 2022, to be considered timely. The sales and use tax dealer's credit will be granted if the required report is filed electronically or by paper by November 23, 2022.

Eligible taxpayers that file Florida corporate income tax returns, as well as Florida corporate income tax installment payments, with original due dates or extended due dates falling on or after September 23, 2022 and before March 2, 2023 will now have a due date of March 2, 2023. This tax relief is applicable to affected businesses anywhere in Florida.

Temporary Fuel Tax License
Florida law allows exporters, petroleum carriers, and importers to request a temporary license during a disaster or declared state of emergency. Applicants are not required to submit a fee, secure bonding, or undergo a background check if they apply for and receive a temporary license. Visit the Florida Fuel Tax webpage for more information on Florida's temporary licensing program.

Dyed Diesel Fuel Penalty Relief due to Hurricane Ian
In response to shortages of undyed diesel fuel caused by Hurricane Ian, the Internal Revenue Service has announced they will not impose a penalty when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on the highway. This penalty relief period began September 28, 2022, and will continue through October 19, 2022. For more information, read Tax Information Publication #22B05-05 Sales and Reporting of Dyed Diesel Fuel During Penalty Relief Period.

(Please contact the appropriate agency below for more information as these resources are not provided through the Department of Revenue.)

• Business Damage Assessment Survey
  The Florida Department of Commerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) have activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Ian. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Ian recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses.
• Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
  The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to "bridge the gap" between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims or other resources. Small business owners can qualify for up to $50,000 per eligible business. The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program is active for Hurricane Ian.
• Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund
  The Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund focuses on creating and enhancing the diversification and resiliency of Florida's economy. Its purpose is to address the current gap in available, affordable capital for businesses by providing longer term loans with higher funding levels at market interest rates.
• Verifying Contractors
  Before initiating repairs, verify a contractor's license at myfloridalicense.com by calling (850) 487-1395, or by downloading the free DBPR Mobile app through iTunes or the Google Play app store. Report unlicensed contractor activity by calling the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's (DBPR) Unlicensed Activity Hotline at (866) 532-1440.
• Insurance Consumer Assistance
  The toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236) can answer business and consumer-oriented insurance-related questions. The Florida Department of Financial Service's Division of Consumer Services has launched a Hurricane Ian Disaster Resources and Information webpage to provide comprehensive insurance information.
• Price Gouging Hotline
  To report suspected price gouging, call the Florida Attorney General's office at 1-866-966-7226, via the No Scam - Stop Price Gouging app, or online
• Office of Long-Term Resiliency
  The Florida Department of Commerce Office of Long-Term Resiliency supports communities following disasters by addressing long-term recovery needs for housing, infrastructure, and economic development. This is more important than ever after a disaster, when the recovery of a community can affect its ability to succeed for years to come. The state of Florida has been allocated federal funding to support long-term disaster recovery through the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR). CDBG-DR funding is designed to address housing, infrastructure, economic development, and mitigation needs that remain after other assistance has been exhausted, including federal assistance as well as private insurance
• Dislocated Worker Grant Program
  National Dislocated Worker Grants are awarded for temporary employment to workers affected by major dislocations, including natural disasters. Individuals who qualify for disaster relief employment are people who are temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of the disaster, dislocated workers and individuals who are long-term unemployed. For information regarding National Dislocated Worker Grants, visit your local CareerSource Center at www.careersourceflorida.com/your-local-team
• Other resources listed at FloridaDisaster.Biz.

On October 20, 2022 the Governor issued Executive Order 22-242 , Property Taxes – Hurricane Ian, providing relief to owners of property in the 26 counties the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated as eligible for the Individual Assistance Program in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The Department developed this guide to help property owners understand how the EO may affect them.

On September 27, 2022 Department Emergency Order 22-001: Taxing Authority Millage and Budget Hearings: Ad Valorem and Non-Ad Valorem Assessments was issued.

(Please contact the appropriate agency below for more information as these resources are not provided through the Department of Revenue.)

• Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
  The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Ian. Interested applicants can apply now through December 2, 2022, or until all available funds are expended. $50 million has been made available - at least $10 million of which must go to small businesses that are agricultural producers impacted by Hurricane Ian in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. Small businesses in the most impacted counties - Charlotte, Collier, Lee, and Sarasota - will be escalated and prioritized as they are received.
• USDA Disaster Assistance Programs
  Local program availability and individual eligibility will be determined by the USDA servicing office. For more information about disaster programs in your area, contact your local USDA service center.
• Insurance Consumer Assistance
  The toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236) can answer business and consumer-oriented insurance-related questions. The Florida Department of Financial Service's Division of Consumer Services has launched a Hurricane Ian Disaster Resources and Information webpage to provide comprehensive insurance information.

Homeowner's Guide: Hurricane Ian is a Frequently Asked Questions document which provides information to homeowners affected by Hurricane Ian.

The Department also developed this guide to help property owners understand how Executive Order (EO) 22-242 (Property Taxes – Hurricane Ian) may affect them.