Joseph -
Right now, Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach Counties are all under a state of emergency for the 2026 Fall Flooding. Riviera Beach took more than 19 inches of rain in 12 hours. More than 120 people were pulled from floodwater in St. Lucie County and a week later neighborhoods throughout the treasure coast still have standing water.
As of today, Monday, November 9th, there is no federal disaster declaration yet, so if your home was flooded, FEMA assistance is not available. That can change—but only if our state can show the full extent of the damage.
That's where you come in. The first step is to report your damage. Photograph everything before you clean up—the high-water line inside and out, every room, every ruined item, serial numbers on appliances. Keep every receipt. Then file with your county, even if you have insurance:
- St. Lucie County: Flood Impact Survey, one entry per affected structure. Deadline is Friday, Nov. 20. Questions: 772-462-1777.
- Martin County: 772-288-5400, or the county's Request for Service portal.
- Palm Beach County: 561-712-6400. Riviera Beach residents can call the city hotline at 877-257-2374, 24 hours a day.
- Businesses in all three counties: FloridaDisaster.biz—select "2026 Fall Flooding."
Now these surveys aren't applications for aid, and they don't guarantee anything. But every single one counts toward the threshold the state has to hit before it can ask for a declaration.
Additionally, tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 10th, a Multi-Agency Resource Center opens at the Wells Recreation Center, 2409 Avenue H West in Riviera Beach. It’s your one stop for state agencies and relief organizations offering food, water, housing help, and recovery services. Bring a photo ID, proof of residence, your insurance information and your damage photos.
And as always, if you run into a wall with a federal agency—FEMA, SBA, the National Flood Insurance Program—that's what my office is for. Call us at 772-403-0900. Stay on top of the latest from the state at FloridaDisaster.org, be safe, and we'll keep you posted as the federal picture changes.
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It is an honor to represent you in Congress.
Sincerely,
Brian Mast
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