The Florida 211 Network works closely with the State VOAD, Florida Division of Emergency Management, & other recovery organizations to ensure the safety of our all citizens. Connect with your local 211 organization to receive the latest information. If you’re not sure where to start, reach out to 211 to get information on resources you need to plan, prepare, and recover.
Florida 211 Statewide Resource Directory: help.fl211.org
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. The SAIL hotline is: 1-800-342-3557
Special needs shelters are designed to meet the needs of persons who require assistance that exceeds services provided at a general population shelter. A special needs shelter is a place to go when there is no other sheltering option. Shelters may be activated during an emergency event to provide care for people who cannot safely remain in their home.
Register: https://snr.flhealthresponse.com/
Disability services in Florida are designed to support individuals with disabilities by providing a range of programs and resources aimed at improving their quality of life.
Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies
Volunteer Florida is the state’s lead agency for volunteers and donations before, during, and after disasters. In partnership with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Volunteer Florida:
Florida Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (FLVOAD) is an association of non-profit organizations with a shared mission of preparing for, mitigating against, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
The United Way of Florida represents Florida’s 28 United Ways on legislative and administrative issues, as well as providing training and disaster preparation, response and recovery issues, among others.
Find your local United Way: https://www.uwof.org/member-united-ways
Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies and disasters. The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement.
FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during and after disasters.
