Floridians impacted by Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby have access to a wide range of support from local, state, federal, and volunteer organizations.
Here’s a breakdown of resources to help bridge the gap during the recovery process:
Information and Assistance:
- State Assistance Information Line: Get answers to your hurricane-related questions in English, Spanish, and Creole. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 800-342-3557.
- Multi Agency Resource Centers (MARCs): Connect with representatives from various agencies offering information and support. Find a MARC near you at arcg.is/0ff050.
- Hope Florida: Access resources for food, household goods, home repairs, and more through the Activate Hope program. Visit hopeflorida.com/get-help/hurricanemilton.html.
- 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 for referrals to local services that can assist with your recovery needs.
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Food Assistance:
- Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP): Provides food assistance for low-income households impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Learn more at Florida Disaster Nutrition Assistance | Food and Nutrition Service or Florida Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) | Florida DCF. Call 888-348-0408 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Shelter and Housing:
- Operation Blue Roof: Residents in eligible counties can receive free, temporary roof coverings while they make permanent repairs. Apply by November 14th at BlueRoof.gov or call 888-766-3258.
- American Red Cross: Find open shelters by visiting redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html or calling 800-Red Cross (733-2767).
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC): Access disaster relief resources, housing options, and other housing-related support. Visit floridahousing.org/home.
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Other Essential Support:
- Salvation Army: Mobile feeding units and disaster workers are providing food, drinks, emergency supplies, and support. Find locations and information at disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/MiltonServiceLocations or call 800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769).
- Disaster Legal Services (DLS): Free legal assistance for hurricane-affected residents who cannot afford an attorney. Call 833-514-2940.
- Samaritan’s Purse: Free assistance for homeowners, including debris removal, flood cleanup, sanitizing, chainsaw work, and temporary roof tarping. Call 833-747-1234.
- Florida Baptist Disaster Relief: Volunteers can help with storm debris cleanup and temporary roof tarping. Call 904-253-0502 or text Helene to 27123.
- Crisis Cleanup: Free assistance with debris removal, tree removal, flood cleanup, mold remediation, and more. Call 844-965-1386.
- Office of Insurance Regulation: Emergency orders are in place to protect policyholders. Learn more at floir.com.
- Division of Consumer Services: Get help with insurance-related questions. Visit myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers.
Applying for FEMA Assistance:
Homeowners and renters can apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA App, or by phone at 800-621-3362. If you have damage from multiple hurricanes, you will need to apply separately for each event.
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