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How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm and where to turn if you need help.
Information on how to access information about the shelters and apply for assistance can be found at
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Residents can also call 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585.
The American Red Cross is collecting donations to provide shelter and supplies for those affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
The Florida Disaster Fund has said it will distribute donations to service organizations that help people with disaster response and recovery. Collected donations will be used for those affected by Milton and Helene.
Local organization Feeding Tampa Bay connects residents with hot meals and food banks. Their disaster readiness team is FEMA-trained, the organization said, and works directly with local emergency management operations to provide food, water and hygiene items during crisis situations. Connect with Feeding Tampa Bay here:
https://feedingtampabay.org/ways-we-serve/disaster-relief
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For those seeking local housing, Metro Ministries manages housing for at-risk families in Tampa and plans to help secure food, housing and supplies needed to restore their lives after Hurricane Milton. Connect with Metro Ministries here:
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Pet owners and animal lovers can contact the Humane Society of the United States as they work to secure transport for dogs and cats and bring them to safety and provide assistance to devastated animal shelters. Also taking donations to aid in sheltering pets. Connect with the US Humane Society here:
https://www.humanesociety.org/
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President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
FEMA has numerous disaster recovery centers throughout the state and has 20 million meals and 40 million liters of water ready to deploy to address ongoing Helene and Milton response efforts.
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Here’s how to qualify for FEMA aid — including the $750 payment
There are four ways you can apply for FEMA disaster assistance:
Fill out a Disaster Assistance.gov application online https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Apply using the FEMA app. Download the free app from your smartphone’s app store
Apply by phone at 1-800-621-3362
Apply in person at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Find a DRC near you
https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator
@nursefrombirth thanks for the many many supportive links you are sharing with us :) ❤️
@Zevon Absolutely my pleasure.
Red rover usually helps provide food for pets and emergency pet care after the storm.
redrover. org
@Bliss Awesome, thank you.
They are a great dedicated team and a fantastic FEMA partner. Thank you for supporting them !
@nursefrombirth Thank you for bringing together all these great resources!
@KarenSohne My pleasure. Hope it helps someone out. People need help, I'm just trying to do a little. We are #Better2Gether
Thanks for listing all these helpers!
You're a rockstar!
Thank you posting this.
Just 1 tip to help ppl find this info who later needs to search for it. Add a hashtag like MiltonAid. I didn't add the # in case you want to create a unique hashtag of your own.
@Bliss Thank you
@nursefrombirth Thank you for that.
The Florida Disaster Legal Aid Helpline offers free legal information and advice to those facing challenges related to FEMA assistance or support with all disaster-related obstacles.
Residents can call 833-514-2940 for assistance, or apply online at:
https://floi.legalserver.org/modules/matter/extern_intake.php
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