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Hurricane Milton Resources & Relief

Important links:FloridaDisaster.org       FEMA & Hurricane MiltonReady.gov          

Emergency Food Distribution and Shelter Assistance

Food Distribution

Shelter Assistance

Transitional Shelter Assistance: https://www.fema.gov/transitional-shelter-assistance

Disaster Relief Information 

For those affected by a hurricane and seeking relief assistance, the first thing you must do is register with www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585.

If you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362. Operators are multilingual and calls are answered seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET.

Critical FEMA and Florida-specific resources

FEMA Website and Helpline 800-621-3362

FEMA coordinates response to disasters occurring within the United States. Those who have suffered significant damage to their homes can apply for government assistance on their home page: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Contact the FEMA Helpline if you have questions about:

  • The help offered by FEMA.
  • How to apply for assistance.
  • Information in your account.

Call 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, 7 days a week:

  • 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)
  • TTY 1-800-462-7585
  • 711 or VRS 1-800-621-3362
  • You can also send an email from the Disaster Assistance webform.
  • Or write to:
    FEMA
    P.O. Box 10055
    Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible meeting places set up after a disaster. There you can learn about FEMA or other assistance programs. You may also ask questions about your case or seek guidance on other disaster-related issues. The services offered at each DRC may vary.

There are two ways to find a DRC near you:

  1. Use the DRC Locator web page to find addresses and DRC details. Find info like the hours of operation, services offered, and driving directions.
  2. Text DRC and a ZIP Code to 4FEMA (43362). (Example: DRC 01234.) Using this option doesn’t add you to any messaging service. It’s just like doing a search on the Web. (Standard text rates may apply.)

Disaster Assistance Insurance Helpline

1-800-22-STORM (800-227-8676) or 1-850-413-3089

Red Cross Resources

http://www.redcross.org/get-help

Phone Numbers for the Red Cross: 
North Florida Region:

  • Jacksonville  (904)-358-8091 or (888)-843-5748  serving Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Union counties.
  • Tallahassee (850)-878-6080 or (866)-943-9010 serving Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor and Wakulla counties.
  • Pensacola  (850)-432-7601 or (800)-733-2767 serving Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington counties.

Central Florida Region:

  • Florida’s Space Coast Chapter | Brevard, Flagler, Volusia Counties | 321-890-1002
  • Greater Orlando Chapter | Orange, Osceola, Seminole Counties | 407-894-4141
  • Mid-Florida Chapter | Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Pasco, Polk, Sumter Counties | 863-295-5941
  • Southwest Florida Chapter | Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Sarasota, Manatee Counties | 941-379-9300
  • Tampa Bay Chapter | Hillsborough, Pinellas Counties | 813-348-4820

South Florida Region:

  • Broward County Chapter | Fort Lauderdale, FL (954) 797-3800 serves Broward County
  • Coast to Heartland | Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2549  serves Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Highlands counties.
  • Florida’s Southern Gulf | Naples, FL (239) 596-6868 serves Collier, Glades, Hendry & Lee Counties
  • Miami & The Keys | Miami, FL (305) 644-1200 serves Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

Important Phone Numbers

  • Florida Department of Health (DOH); If you are on FL ADAP and have lost your medications due to a hurricane and your county health dept. is not open call toll-free (844) 381-ADAP (2327).
  • Florida Department of Financial Services Disaster Assistance 1-800-22-STORM or (850) 413-3089
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) TTY: 1-800-462-7585
  • To Verify Coverage/Report Claims Citizens Property Insurance Corporation 1-866-411-2742
  • American Red Cross 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
  • State of Florida Emergency Information 1-800-342-3557
  • To Verify Contractor License Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (850) 487-1395
  • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 1-800-435-7352
  • Florida Department of Elder Affairs Helpline 1-800-963-5337
  • Florida Department of Financial Services Fraud Hotline 1-800-378-0445
  • Price Gouging Hotline: 1-866-966-7226

 Emergency Management Websites (by county)