Florida Hurricane Resources

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 Email
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 Email
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 Email
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 Email
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 Email
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

813-710-9003

Submit Contact Form