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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

disasterassistance.gov/

Residents can also call 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585.

cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-mil

The American Red Cross is collecting donations to provide shelter and supplies for those affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.

redcross.org/donate/donation.h

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.

volunteerflorida.org/donatefdf

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:

floi.legalserver.org/modules/m

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:

feedingtampabay.org/ways-we-se

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:

metromin.org/

@nursefrombirth Thank you for bringing together all these great resources!

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@KarenSohne My pleasure. Hope it helps someone out. People need help, I'm just trying to do a little. We are

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