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

 

Hurricane Resources: State-by-State Guide

Hurricane Emergency Resources

State-by-State resource guide for those impacted by Hurricane Helene & Milton

During the recovery process, our team will be adding and updating the state-by-state 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. 


Alabama

Resource Service Phone Email
Red Cross Alabama Shelter, additional resources, and storm updates 205-795-8700
Alabama Emergency Management Agency Shelter information and emergency alerts 205-280-2200 Info@ema.alabama.org
Algo Traffic Traffic updates 334-353-6554 aldotinfo@dot.state.al.us
National Weather Service Live storm updates 205-664-3010

Florida

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 Shelter, storm preparation, and recovery assistance 850-815-4000
FL 511 Traffic updates 866-511-3352 fdot.servicedesk@dot.state.fl.us
Cause IQ Animal shelter locations and resources
Florida Commerce Private Sector Assess damage 850-815-4925
Salvation Army Disaster relief and food resources 800-725-2769 Submit Contact Form

Georgia

Resource Service Phone Email
Red Cross: Georgia Shelter, additional resources, and storm updates. 404-876-3302
GA 511 Traffic updates 877-694-2511
Georgia Emergency Management Agency Storm updates, shelter locations, and additional resources 404-635-7200 ExternalAffairs@gema.ga.gov
Healthy Canines Animal shelter locations and resources 404-835-7684 grants@healthycanines.org

North Carolina

Resource Service Phone Email
Red Cross: North Carolina Shelter, additional resources, and storm updates 704-376-1661
ReadyNC Shelter locations 919-825-2500
NC 511 Traffic updates 877-511-4662
NCDPS Storm updates and FEMA assistance 919-710-8885 Submit Contact Form
Bring Fido Animal shelter locations and resources  877-411-3436.  help@bringfido.com

South Carolina

Resource Service Phone Email
Red Cross: South Carolina Shelter, additional resources, and storm updates 843-764-2323
SC Emergency Management Department Open shelters, evacuation routes, and emergency alerts 803-737-8500 WebAlert@emd.sc.gov
SC 511 Traffic updates 877-511-4672
Bring Fido Animal shelter locations and resources  877-411-3436. help@bringfido.com

Tennessee

Resource Service Phone Email
Red Cross: Tennessee Shelter, additional resources, and storm updates 615-250-4300
Red Cross: Fort Campbell Shelter, additional resources, and storm updates

*also open to non-service members*

270-798-2171 campbell@redcross.org
TN 511 Traffic updates 877-244-0065
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Preparedness tips, shelter lists, and storm updates 615-741-0001
World Central Kitchen Provide meals to victims and first responders 202-844-6330 hello@wck.org

National Organizations for Donations

Resource Service Phone Email
Operation BBQ Relief Delivers BBQ to disaster-affected communities 844-627-7353 info@operationbbqrelief.org
Mercury One Help restore communities after natural disasters 972-499-4747 questions@mercuryone.org
Operation Blessing Provide hunger relief, clean water, disaster relief, and medical care to those affected by disasters  800.730.2537 Submit Contact Form
Gideon Rescue Provide medical care, search and rescue, resource management, and more to disaster-affected communities gideonrescueco@gmail.com
Samaritan’s Purse International disaster relief 833-801-7746 info@samaritan.org
Team Rubicon Disaster relief to affected communities 310-640-8787 Submit Contact Form
Churches of Christ Disaster relief to affected communities 888-541-2848 info@disasterreliefeffort.org
Mercy Chefs Provide restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders in natural disasters and emergencies 757-292-4264 info@mercychefs.com
Marco Patriots Hot meal service, disaster service for animals, missing persons search, and disaster relief Marcopatriots4u@gmail.com