As the Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing, Hurricane Helene is expected to land in Florida. The following resources may help navigate this stressful situation.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Phone assistance: 1-800-621-3362
- Florida | FEMA.gov
- Search Your Location
- FEMA Mobile Products (The FEMA App is your personalized disaster resource. To search for shelters near you, text SHELTER and your ZIP code to 43362 (e.g. Shelter 12345). You may look up shelters any time through the American Red Cross shelter map or by downloading the FEMA App.)
- Disaster Recovery Center Locator (DRC) Locator
American Red Cross
- Phone assistance: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Capital Area | North Florida
- Central Florida | Florida Region
- Mid Florida | Central Florida
- Tampa Bay | Central Florida
- Redcross.org/shelter (To locate shelter.)
- Red Cross Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills/Actions
- Contact Loved Ones
The Salvation Army
Government and Other Resources (For latest updates in your area, please visit your city’s, county’s, or state’s website and check your local weather.)
- Emergency Info for Helene | FloridaDisaster.org (Plus other resources.)
- Alert Florida (To sign-up for emergency alerts and public safety notifications.)
- Florida Hurricane Resources | Florida Education Association
- National Hurricane Center
- Hurricane Helen | National Hurricane Center
- Emergency Information | Florida Department of Health (The Florida Department of Health supports local and state responses to public health needs resulting from hurricanes, tropical storms, and other severe weather conditions.)
- Florida 511 (For traffic conditions and incident information)
- Florida Power Outages Map
- FPL Power Tracker
- 2-1-1; Phone assistance 2-1-1 (For help locating clothing, food, or resources for your family, 24/7)
- The Florida Humane Society: 954-974-6152
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- Emergency Shelter | DisasterAssistance.gov
Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery
- Hurricanes | Ready.gov
- Hurricanes and Kids | Ready.gov
- What to Do Before the Tropical Storm or Hurricane | National Weather Service
- National Hurricane Preparedness | NOAA
- Preparing for a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storm | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Pet Disaster Preparedness
- Tropical Storm and Hurricane Information | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Hurricane Safety | American Red Cross
Floods: Preparedness and Recovery
- Floods | Ready.gov
- Floods | CDC
- Flood Safety | American Red Cross
- Flood Relief | American Red Cross
- Flood Safety Tips and Resources | National Weather Service
Mental Health Resources
For any members looking for personalized support through your Assistance Program, visit our member support page or reach out to your Assistance Program directly anytime.
