10/12/2024
16 dead in our county so far; damage much worse to north and south due to tornados.
Please share these resources!
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Disaster Legal Hotline is open to assist and refer callers. The number is 833-514-2940
• Samaritan's Purse hotline: 1-833-747-1234
o Free Assistance for homeowners affected by the disaster.
o 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
o Individuals can call for up-to-the-minute information including school closures and sandbag distributions.
o Local Social Services Referral.
• Red Cross Hotline is open to assist survivors: 1-800-Red Cros (733-2767)
o This includes financial, sheltering, reunification, and transitional support.
• Florida Baptists Disaster Relief Public Assistance: 904-253-0502 or text Helene to 27123
o Free Assistance for homeowners affected by the disaster.
o Volunteers may be able to assist with Storm Debris Cleanup, Temporary Roof Tarping, Chainsaw work and Muck outs
• Crisis Cleanup number: 844-965-1386
o Assistance is always free and may include:
Debris removal
Tree removal
Muck & Gut flooded home
Mold remediation
& more cleanup assistance
State Assistance Information Line
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.
Activate Hope Disaster Assistance Form
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 belowto request help today!
https://hopeflorida.com/get-help/hurricanerecovery.html
Reunification Portal
The American Red Cross has launched an online Reunification Portal for individuals looking for loved ones
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/contact-and-locate-loved-ones/hurricane-helene-reunification.html
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.
www.redcross.org
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.
