Emergency, Disaster & Safety

Business Counseling
Free counseling for Florida businesses.

Disaster Assistance
FEMA Disaster assistance programs (800) 621-3362.

Disaster Relief Loans
Federal financial assistance in a disaster.

Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing
 The Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing program for families who are totally without shelter or face the loss of shelter because of non-payment of rent or mortgage.

Emergency Shelters
Find a Disaster Emergency Shelter. Lists shelters by County.

Florida Division of Emergency Management
Latest emergency information.

Florida Food Pantries
Find a Florida pantry that provides groceries near you.

Florida Infrastructure Projects funded by ARRA
Florida infrastructure projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Florida Soup Kitchens
Find a Florida soup kitchen that serves hot or prepared meals near you.

Food Stamp Program Fact Sheet
Information about how food stamps work in Florida and who is eligible.

Food Stamps Application
Apply for food stamps here.

Getting Prescription Drug Refilled During Hurricane Season
Prescription drug refills during hurricane season.

Hurricane Driving
Driving tips during disasters such as hurricanes.

Hurricane Season Preparation
Information about hurricane season preparedness.

Making Home Affordable

National Hurricane Center
Hurricane updates.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
A free, 24-hour suicide prevention hotline (1-800-273-8255).

Red Cross
Locate the nearest Red Cross agency.

Safety Alerts for Mobile Homes
Mobile home hurricane safety tips.

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
Find State Housing Initiative Partnership contacts by city and county.

Summer Food Programs for Children
Find a Summer Food Program for Children site near you.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program
Eligibility requirements for food banks provided by Florida Agriculture.

Weatherization Assistance
County-by-County Weatherization Agency Listing.