Hurricane Emergency Resources
Florida resource guide for those impacted by Hurricane Helene & Milton
During the recovery process, our team will be adding and updating the Florida guide as more information and resources become available. Undeniably, Hurricane Milton will have a significant impact, just as Hurricane Helene has shown throughout the Southeast. Above all, your safety is our priority, and we stand ready to support you every step of the way.
Florida Evacuation Procedures
| Resource | Service | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Disaster | Evacuation orders by county | 850-815-4000 | – |
| FDEM Know Your Zone | Find evacuation zones and live storm updates | 850-815-4000 | – |
Florida Shelters
| Resource | Service | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cross: Central Florida | Shelter, additional resources, and storm updates | 813-348-4820 | – |
| Red Cross: North Florida | Shelter, additional resources, and storm updates | 904-358-8091 | – |
| Red Cross: South Florida | Shelter, additional resources, and storm updates | 561-833-7711 | – |
| Florida Disaster: Open Shelters | General population shelter, special needs shelters, shelters of last resort, and a open shelter map | 850-815-4000 | – |
| Florida Disaster: Shelters by County | Open shelters by county | 850-815-4000 | – |
| Cause IQ | Animal shelter locations and resources | – | – |
Florida Traffic Updates
| Resource | Service | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL511 | Real-time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras, and other road conditions | 866-511-3352 | fdot.servicedesk@dot.state.fl.us |
| Florida Highway Patrol | Live traffic, crash, and road condition report | Local Stations | FHP@flhsmv.gov |
Florida Disaster Relief
| Resource | Service | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Commerce Private Sector | Assess damage | 850-815-4925 | – |
| Salvation Army | Disaster relief and food resources | 800-725-2769 | Submit Contact Form |
| FEMA | Potential government assistance | 202-646-2500 | Local Contact Information |
National Organizations for Donations
| Resource | Service | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity | Help communities impacted by the recent hurricanes | 800-422-4828 | Inquiry Form |
| Samaritan’s Purse | International disaster relief | 833-801-7746 | info@samaritan.org |
| All Hands and Hearts | Volunteer disaster relief | 508-758-8211 | info@allhandsandhearts.org |
| Volunteer Florida | National volunteer service to local communities | 850-414-7400 | info@volunteerflorida.org |
| United Ways Suncoast | Mid and long-term recovery efforts | 813-274-0900 | Submit Contact Form |
| Greater Good Charities | Help families and pets affected by natural disasters | – | Submit Contact Form |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | Provide food and resources for local Florida communities | Submit Contact Form |