Before spending your savings or IRA and putting expenses on credit cards (you will get many credit card offers), explore relief options available through FEMA. It can help with the household‘s basic needs. There are different types of assistance, including medical and dental and rental expenses. There’s even disaster unemployment assistance in some areas. Here in Sarasota. Manatee Venice, Port Charlotte area. We have a lot of small businesses, and our small business administration offers low-interest disaster loans. For disaster assistance, go to: