Information not specific to either storm
Applying for FEMA Assistance
Homeowners & renters in impacted counties are eligible to apply for Individual Assistance due to damages from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Ways to apply:
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Online: DisasterAssistance.gov
- On the FEMA App
- By phone: Call 1-800-621-3362
- If you use 711 Relay or Video Relay Service, call 1-800-621-3362.
Emergency 30-day Supply of Prescription Meds
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Residents who rely on prescription medication can get early refills regardless of typical limits.
- If you're in a county under a State of Emergency for Hurricane Milton, the time is now to utilize early prescription refill access.
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Schedule 2 medications may not be covered or refilled.
- This is due to their addictive effects.
- Schedule 2 drugs are typically prescribed to treat things like severe pain, anxiety, insomnia, and ADHD.
- Examples of Schedule II substances include fentanyl, hydromorphone, meperidine, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate, methamphetamine, pentobarbital, and secobarbital.
Special Needs Shelters
- Floridians with access & functional needs can receive additional assistance during a hurricane.
- The Special Needs Registry connects residents with their counties & provides valuable info to first responders to prepare for disasters.
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Register today on the Florida Department of Health Special Needs Registry website.
Local organizations who can help
Hotlines, Information, and Supportive Agencies
- State Assistance Information Line: 800-342-3557
- The Florida State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the State of Florida.
- SAIL is currently activated and available 24 hours/7 days a week.
- Local Advisories
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Text your zip code to 888777 to receive real-time text updates and advisories directly from your local police department and other local agencies.
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
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Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
- It's a 24/7, 365-day-a–year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
- This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories.
- Crisis Clean Up
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Hurricane Helene and Milton Clean Up Hotline: 844-965-1386
- CrisisCleanUp.org/disasters
- Crisis Cleanup is a collaborative disaster work order management platform that improves coordination, reduces duplication of efforts, improves efficiency, and improves volunteers' experience.
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