Disaster assistance

Did you lose a job or work hours due to a disaster?

You may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance if your work hours or self-employment was reduced because of a disaster.

Learn more by contacting your state’s unemployment benefits program below. In most states, you get started by applying for regular unemployment insurance. If you evacuated or moved to another state, file a claim in the state where the disaster occurred.

Do you need other employment-related help?

You can always get free employment, training, or job search assistance at an American Job Center in your local area. Or reach out to the U.S. Department of Labor Helpline at 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627) TTY:1-877-889-5627.

You can find other income and job assistance resources at Disaster Recovery Assistance, from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Also explore other CareerOneStop resources:

• Need to replace your driver's license, birth certificate, or other documents? Visit State Resource Finder and select “Vital Records and Documents.” You’ll also find links to help with other benefits.
• Need to find employment? Visit Job Search or check out How to find a job now.
• Thinking of relocating? Visit Compare Salaries or Compare Cost of Living to see what it might take to live in another U.S. location
• Looking for training to upskill and advance in your career? Visit Local Training Finder and search thousands of programs—from 6-week credentials to graduate degrees—in any U.S. area.

Do you need other assistance to help you recover from a disaster?

Visit DisasterAssistance.gov to find federal, state, and local resources to help you with housing, health, rebuilding, relocating, and other needs.