Hurricane Milton
Shelters are open for residents from any county.
Find open state approved shelters here.
Lyft has activated the Lyft Up Disaster Response Program to provide free and discounted rides to help those in affected areas travel to and from designated shelters with critical resources. Riders can use code MILTONRELIEF24 for two rides up to $25 to and from state-approved shelters.
State Assistance Information Line: 1-800-342-3557
This call center runs 24/7 and can answer any Hurricane Milton or Hurricane Helene related questions in English, Spanish, and Creole.
For a map of Points of Distribution Sites visit here: arcg.is/0ff050
These sites have food, water, tarps, and more resources as availble for residents in need.
Serving as the emergency response arm for the Hope Florida initiative, Activate Hope pulls together the private sector, nonprofits, and government resources to help Floridians get back on their feet following a natural disaster. Activate Hope helps connect Floridians with outside resources to provide food, household goods, home repairs, and more. Fill out the form below to request help today!
The American Red Cross has launched an online Reunification Portal for individuals looking for loved ones
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Hurricane Milton / Hurricane Helene Reunification If you need assistance locating or connecting with a loved one in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia or Florida because of Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton, the Red Cross may be able to help. |
- Salvation Army
- Feeding locations: disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/MiltonServiceLocations
- Hotline: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
- Disaster Legal Hotline is open to assist and refer callers. The number is 833-514-2940
- Samaritan's Purse hotline: 1-833-747-1234
- Free Assistance for homeowners affected by the disaster.
- Volunteers may be able to assist with removal of personal property and furniture, flood cleanup, sanitizing with shockwave treatment, chainsaw work & Debris Clean-up, temporary roof tarping.
- 2-1-1 is open and ready to receive calls
- Individuals can call for up-to-the-minute information including school closures and sandbag distributions.
- Local Social Services Referral.
- Red Cross Hotline is open to assist survivors: 1-800-Red Cros (733-2767)
- This includes financial, sheltering, reunification, and transitional support.
- Florida Baptists Disaster Relief Public Assistance: 904-253-0502 or text Helene to 27123
- Free Assistance for homeowners affected by the disaster.
- Volunteers may be able to assist with Storm Debris Cleanup, Temporary Roof Tarping, Chainsaw work and Muck outs
- Crisis Cleanup number: 844-965-1386
- Assistance is always free and may include:
- Debris removal
- Tree removal
- Muck & Gut flooded home
- Mold remediation
- & more cleanup assistance
- Assistance is always free and may include:
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) has disaster relief resources and information for Floridians in need of housing options and other housing related support. For more information click here. FHFC has also activated FloridaHousingSearch.org to assist hurricane-impacted Floridians in locating an affordable rental property. This free, statewide search platform is being constantly updated to ensure all listings are accurate. Floridians can also call 1-877-428-8844.
- FDEM is opening three public fuel depot locations to support residents in Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Sites will remain open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day:
- Limit of 10 gallons per car:
- Tom Bennett Park
280 Kay Rd.
Bradenton, FL 34208 - Plant City Stadium
1810 S Park Rd.
Plant City, FL 33563 - Central Lot – Parking Lot
800 1st Ave S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Shelters are available in areas at risk of Hurricane Milton. Shelters are open for any resident from any county.
There are shelters that can accomodate:
- Special needs
- pets
Find open shelters here.
Find specific shelter information by contacting your county emergency management, which info can be found here.
County Emergency Management Websites
County Emergency Managers
Click the link or view the map below for County EM Managers with contact information
VolunteerFlorida helps residents and organizations get connected to better assist Floridians in need.
Visit: VolunteerFlorida.org/VolunteerConnect/ to either register as a volunteer or register your volunteer organization.
Before the flood reaches your area:
- Know if floodwaters might affect your home and property. Know your elevation above flood stage.
- Develop a flood emergency action plan.
- Evacuate immediately, if advised to do so. Bring important documents with you.
- Move to a safe area before access is cut off.
- Keep abreast of road conditions through the news media.
During the flood:
- Avoid areas subject to flooding. Do not attempt to cross flowing water.
- Never drive through flooded roadways. Nearly half of all people killed in floods are those who try driving through flooded areas.
- Do not drive around barricades, they are there for your protection.
- If your vehicle stalls, leave it immediately.
- Never try to walk through or allow children to play around flood water.
After the flood:
- Do not visit disaster areas, your presence may hamper emergency operations.
- Throw out food that has come into contact with the floodwater and boil drinking water before using it.
- Stay out of buildings that remain in flood waters.
- Do not handle live electrical equipment in wet areas.
- If the power is out, use flashlights to examine buildings. Flammables may be inside.
- Report broken utilities to the correct authorities.
Flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. Do not make assumptions. Check your policy.
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FEMA - mobile app
Red Cross - mobile apps
Gas Buddy - Gas stations availability
Updates on business closures and business resources are consistently being updated at FloridaDisaster.biz/CurrentDisasterUpdates.
FDOT encourages drivers to download the FL511 app or visit FL511.com for road/bridge closures and potential detours that may be activated.
For more information on school closures, visit fldoe.org/storminfo.
DEP published a storm updates webpage to keep state park visitors updated of closures: FloridaStateParks.org/StormUpdates.
