Resources for Unemployed Workers

The following resources are available for unemployed workers affected by natural disasters:

• WorkForce Centers
  People who are looking for jobs should visit their local WorkForce Center for assistance. Find your local WorkForce Center by calling 1-888-GET-JOBS or check out our WorkForce Center map. 
  
  
• MinnesotaWorks.net
  Post resumes, find job opportunities and search for employees at www.MinnesotaWorks.net. 
  
  
• Unemployment Insurance
  If an individual is unemployed because of a disaster, they may be eligible for regular Unemployment Insurance benefits. Apply online at www.uimn.org or by phone at 1-877-898-9090.
  
  
• National Emergency Grant (NEG) 
  A NEG creates temporary employment to assist with clean-up, restoration activities and humanitarian assistance to communities affected by disaster. A NEG lasts six months, and can provide up to $12,000 to each eligible individual in wages. 
  
  DEED can apply for an NEG in affected counties where local officials indicate a need. WorkForce Centers in the counties included in the grant will coordinate and implement a disaster-related NEG once it is awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor.