Florida Governor DeSantis, alongside Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, visited areas impacted by Hurricane Debby to evaluate the damage and engage with residents and businesses about available recovery resources.
“Activate Hope” is now live to assist Floridians in connecting with external resources for food, household goods, home repairs, and more.
As the emergency response arm of the Hope Florida initiative, Activate Hope collaborates with the private sector, nonprofits, and government agencies to support Floridians in recovering from natural disasters. Residents can fill out the assistance form here.
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Additionally, the State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is operational.
Residents in need of resources after Hurricane Debby can call 1-800-342-3557. The hotline has English and Spanish speakers available to answer questions.
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