Can an individual who was already receiving unemployment benefits receive an extension on those benefits in light of the recent disaster (hurricane wilma)?

There currently is not an extension available to unemployment benefits. The DUA benefits are set up for people who lost their job because of the hurricane. If you have a current claim please call 954-625-3000 or 1-800-204-2418, by using the selected options you can find out the status of your claim or speak directly to a claims representative. You may also access your claim information through the internet: www.fluidnow.com . If you do not have a current claim and were separated from work due to Wilma, please file for your unemployment benefits using either option.