Hurricane Helene
Official Government Resources
State-Specific Information
Weather and Climate Data
Analysis and Research
Rumor Control and Public Safety
Emergency Contacts and Hotlines
- Hurricane Helene Information Line: 1-866-246-0133
- FEMA Assistance: 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily)
- Crisis Cleanup Hotline: 844-965-13861
- Department of Public Health Care Line: 1-855-472-3432
- Red Cross Hotline: 1-800-733-27672
- Disaster Legal Hotline: 833-514-2940
- Tennessee Disaster Hotline: (423) 830-2696 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET)
Food and Water Assistance
Health Assistance
Flood Assistance
- FEMA Disaster Assistance: Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app, or call 800-621-3362
- Crisis Cleanup: Call 844-965-1386 for free services like cutting fallen trees, tarping roofs, and mold mitigation1
- Floodplain Buyout Program: Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents can inquire about flood mitigation strategies at the Emergency Management Command Center on Riverside Drive
- Report Damages: Georgia residents can report damages at https://damage-assessment-gema-soc.hub.arcgis.com/
General Assistance
- Disaster Recovery Centers: Visit fema.gov/drc for locations offering one-on-one help to affected individuals
- Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs): Open from 9 AM to 6 PM daily in affected counties, providing information and resources
- Florida Disaster Hotline: Call 1-800-342-3557 for resources before and after Hurricane Helene3.
- Temporary Housing: Fill out the Activate Hope disaster assistance form for temporary travel trailer sheltering.
- Airbnb.org: Providing free, temporary housing for displaced individuals. Florida residents should contact FLUMC at (863) 688-5563 or (800) 282-8011
Hurricane Milton
Official Government Resources
State-Specific Information
Weather and Climate Data
Rumor Control and Public Safety
Emergency Contacts and Hotlines
- Hurricane Milton Information Line: 1-866-246-0133
- FEMA Assistance: 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily)
- Crisis Cleanup Hotline: 844-965-1386
- Red Cross Hotline: 1-800-733-2767
- Disaster Legal Hotline: 833-514-2940
Health Assistance
- Call 2-1-1 for up-to-date information on local social services referrals.
- American Red Cross: Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for assistance.
Flood Assistance
- FEMA Disaster Assistance: Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app, or call 800-621-3362.
- Crisis Cleanup: Call 844-965-1386 for free services like cutting fallen trees, tarping roofs, and mold mitigation.
General Assistance
- Disaster Recovery Centers: Visit fema.gov/drc for locations offering one-on-one help to affected individuals.
- State Disaster Hotline: Check your state's emergency management website for the specific hotline number.
Other resources
Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery
Floods Preparedness and Recovery
Mental Health Resources
Resources for Staying Emotionally Healthy in Times of Stress
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