In response to Hurricane Ian strengthening as it moves towards Florida, we wanted to share resources, support and information to help anyone impacted.
Additionally, your Assistance Program is here to provide mental health support and emergency referrals for immediate and future needs.
Hurricane Ian – Resources & Support
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Phone assistance: 1-800-621-3362
- Search Your Location | FEMA.gov
- Florida | FEMA.gov
- FEMA Mobile Products | FEMA.gov (Download the FEMA App to find open shelters or text SHELTER and your zip code. For example, “SHELTER 01234”. For Spanish text REFUGIO and your zip code. Standard text message rates apply.)
- DRC Locator (fema.gov) (Disaster Recovery Center Locator)
SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s) Disaster Distress Helpline helps people with emotional distress by providing free, multilingual, confidential support, 24/7/365.
- Phone assistance: 1-800-985-5990
- Disaster Distress Helpline | SAMHSA
Red Cross
- Phone assistance: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Red Cross of Central Florida and U.S. Virgin Islands
- Red Cross North Florida Region
- Red Cross South Florida Region
- Centro de Asistencia Familiar Virtual de Florida
- Redcross.org/shelter (to locate shelter)
- Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills and Actions | American Red Cross (to download Apps)
- Contact Loved Ones | Disaster Aid | Red Cross
Salvation Army
Government and Other Resources
Florida
- Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response to Tropical Storm Ian
- Florida Hurricane Resources
- Evacuation Orders | floridadisaster.org (plus other resources)
- Florida Storms (A free, mobile weather app that helps Florida residents and visitors prepare for storms and other emergencies)
- Florida 511 (For traffic conditions and incident information)
- 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
Georgia
- Gov. Kemp Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Ian
- Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
- Georgia | FEMA.gov
- Red Cross Georgia Region
- Georgia 511 (For traffic conditions and incident information)
North Carolina
- Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency in Advance of Severe Weather
- ReadyNC.gov
- North Carolina | FEMA.gov
- Red Cross Greater Carolinas Region
- DriveNC.gov (For traffic conditions and incident information)
South Carolina
- State Agencies Preparing for Potential Impact from Hurricane Ian
- South Carolina Hurricane Guide
- South Carolina | FEMA.gov
- Red Cross South Carolina Region
- SCDOT Traffic and Road Conditions
Virginia
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Ian
- Virginia Department of Emergency Management
- Virginia | FEMA.gov
- Red Cross Virginia Region
- Virginia 511 (For traffic conditions and incident information)
Additional National Resources
Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery
- FEMA Urges Preparedness Now for Tropical Storm Ian
- Ian Heads Toward Florida as a Major Storm — Get Ready Now
- Get a Plan! | floridadisaster.org
- Preparing for a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storm
- Hurricanes | ready.gov
- Floodwater After a Disaster or Emergency
- Tornadoes | ready.gov
- Pet Disaster Preparedness
Please reach out to your Assistance Program for personalized support, and you can find additional crisis support resources and information on your member portal.
