Disaster Services

When Federal, State or County government has declared a disaster emergency, or there are immediate emergency disaster-caused needs to resume normal daily activities, the Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services may be able to help with funding.

Who is potentially eligible for these services?

• Specified Relatives with minor child(ren)
• Legal custodian/guardian with minor child(ren)
• A Pregnant woman

Households with income at or below the 150% of the Federal Poverty Level may be eligible for services. Income for the 30 days prior to the date of application must be verified.

What might be covered under the maximum of $500 per episode?

Shelter Assistance:

• Rent and/or Rent Deposits
• Mortgage Payments and/or Payment of Interest on Mortgage
• Emergency Shelter/Temporary Shelter
• Payment of Moving Expenses

Needed verifications include the following:

• Statement from the bank or landlord with the amount needed
• An agreement to accept a voucher

Utility Assistance

• Payments to prevent shut off
• Payment for initial hook up
• Purchase of bulk fuel
• Installation or repair of telephone (no cellular phones)

Needed verifications include the following:

• The disconnect notice and original utility bill
• A signed release to the utility company and/or landlord

Food

Purchase or replacement of Essential Household Contents

Needed verifications include the following:

• 3 estimates

Personal Items

• Essential Clothing for Members of the household
• Essential Non-Consumable Products, Excluding Tobacco and Alcohol

Needed verifications include the following:

• 3 estimates

Home Repair or Replacements if Required to Ensure Health and Safety Needs, Including but not Limited to the following list

• Structure Repair
• Appliances or Fixture Repairs/Replacement
• Repair or Purchase of Furnace, Air Conditioner, or Water Heater

Needed verifications include the following:

• 3 estimates

How do I Apply?

1) Obtain & Complete an Application

You may print an application.

At the time you apply, you may also register to vote by also completing this Ohio voter registration form.

Or, You may call our office at 419-447-5011 or 800-825-5011 to have an application mailed to you.

Or, you may come to our office and pick up an application.  Click here for our hours and location.

A case worker at our office can help you if you are having problems getting needed information.

2) Return the completed, signed Application

By Mail to:
Seneca County DJFS
3362 S. Twp. Rd. 151
Tiffin, OH 448830

By Fax to:  419-447-5345

Or come to our office.    Click here for our hours and location. You may also place your application in our drop-box next to the main entrance (at the back of the building), after hours.

It is important that you mail, fax, or deliver your application to our office as soon as possible as it could affect the effective date that you may be eligible to receive benefits.

If additional documentation is needed, a checklist will be mailed to you.

Applicants will be notified by mail of their approval or denial.

The Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services is responsible for approving or denying the request within 10 business days after rcompletion of the application process. A PRC application will be denied after 30 days if all requested verifications are not received. The completion of the application process starts with the receipt and/or verification of all requested documents.

For More Information

Contact the Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services at 419-447-5011:

• PRC Staff at extension 417
• Carol Owen at extension 322