Compiled below are a list of local and state resources in the event of an emergency. Click the links below for hurricane preparedness checklists, recommended supplies, and more.
— EMERGENCY RESOURCES —
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM):
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
Other Resources:
Emergency Hotlines:
In addition, the State of Florida has enacted a permanent sales tax exemption on select disaster preparedness supplies. For a full list of qualified items, visit HERE. For more information on the State of Florida permanent sales tax exemption on select disaster preparedness supplies, please call the Florida Department of Revenue at (850) 488-6800 or email fdortaxpayerservices@floridarevenue.com.
Volunteer/Donation Opportunities
After a disaster, people come together to help. To make the most of your contributions, it’s important to follow guidelines for donating and volunteering responsibly. The below tried and true best practices will give you a starting point. You can also email the FEMA Donations Unit at Donations@fema.dhs.gov for answers to your specific questions or to make an in-kind donation.
Learn more about how you can help here.
For Hurricane Ian relief/assistance, please click below:
Hurricane Relief Survey
