LINKS

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EMERGENCY RESOURCES

EMERGENCIES ONLY (Police, Fire and Ambulance) 911

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE CALL 988 or click on link below

(800) 273-TALK (8255)

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Avon Park Fire and Public Safety

(863) 452-4400

avonpark.city/firepublicsafety

Bilingual Emotional Support Helpline

(863) 848-1764

BENEFITS

For information about Agent Orange & Other Toxic Exposures

vva.org/what-we-do/outreach-programs/agent-orange/

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RELIEF AND RECOVERY

Legal Aid Hotline

(863) 550-2929

A legal aid hotline is available for hurricane survivors in Florida who cannot pay for an attorney. Assistance through this hotline is available to qualified Floridians affected by hurricanes in all Florida counties. Those who qualify will be matched with Florida lawyers who have volunteered to provide free legal help such as;

Securing FEMA and other benefits
Making life, medical and property insurance claims.
Dealing with home repair contractors.
Replacing wills and other important legal documents destroyed in the hurricane.
Help in with consumer protection matters, remedies and procedures,
Counseling on mortgage-foreclosures problems or landlord/tenant issues.

FREE Tarps: Army Corp of Engineers

usace.army.mil/Missions/Emergency-Operations/Blue-Roof-Info/

NOAA

Radio Broadcast Channels for Highlands County are 162,500 & 162.550 MHz

American Disaster Relief:

americares.org/

Crisis Clean-up (Ex: debris)

crisiscleanup.org

(800) 451-1954

Disaster Assistance Insurance Helpline

Florida Department of Financial Services Disaster Assistance

800-22-STORM (800) 227-8676 or (850) 413-3089

Florida Division of Consumer Services (877) 693-5236, Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, EST

You can speak directly with individuals who can help you review your policies to understand your coverage help you file claims for damages and offer assistance in the event that you are having trouble communicating with your insurance company. Office of Insurance Regulations-Division of Financial Services

www.myfloridacfo.com

(877) 693-5236

EMERGENCY FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS TOOL KIT

This toolkit is to help you organize your financial information before and after an emergency.

myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/understandingCoverage/Guides/documents/EmergencyFinancialPreparednessToolkit.PDF

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

FEMA Coordinates response to disasters occuring within the United Syayes. Those who have suffered significate damage to their homes can apply for government assistance on there home page.fema.gov

Contact FEMA if you have questions about

The Help Offered by FEMA
How to apply for assistance
Information on your account.

FEA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) DRCs are accessible meeting places set up after a disaster. There you can learn about FEMA or other assistance programs. You may also ask questions about your case or seek guidance on other disaster related issues. The services offered at each DRC may vary. Find information like the hours of operation, service offered and driving directions. To find a DRC near you, use the DRC Locator web page addresses and details.

egateway.fema.gov

Florida Division of Emergency Management

floridadisater.org/info

Relief Assistance

Those affected by a hurricane and seeking relief assistance, the first thing you must do is register at disasterassistance.gov or by calling (800) 621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585

Operators are multilingual and calls are answered seven days a week from 7:00am = 11:00]m EST

Highlands County Emergency Management

(863) 385-1112

highlandsfi.gov/departments/emergency_operations/emergency_management/index.php

For Up-to-date Storm information

nhc.noaa.gov

Pet Friendly lodging

Bringfido.com

State of Florida Emergency information

(800) 342-3557

floridadisaster.org

The Children and Disaster webpage

This webpage reflects resources available to support he integration and implementation of children’s disaster related needs into preparedness, planning, response and recovery efforts initiated by state, local and tribal governments as well as stakeholders responsible for the temporary care of children.

fema.gov/emergency-managers/individual-communities/youth.

U, S, Department of Agriculture

fns.usda.gov/disaster/disaster-assistance

United Way Call 2-1-1

email: uw211help@gmail.com

Website:

USA.GOV

usa.gov/disaster-and-emergencies

Volunteer Florida

volunteerflorida.org

DISASTER MEDICAL

Family Health Care Foundation

ourchildrenhaverights.org/family-healthcare-foundation

Florida Department of Health (DOH)

If you are on FL ADAP and have lost your medications due to a hurricane and your health department is not open, call toll free, (844) 381-ADAP (2327)floridahealth.gov

Florida Department of Health of Highlands County

(863) 386-6040

highlands.floridahealth.gov

RED Cross Disaster Assistance

(800) 733-2767

redcross,org

Disaster Distress Hotline (800) 985-5990 or text 66746

IMPORTANT MEDICAL NOTICE FOR THE DISABLED

If you or a member of yout family is disabled and may need assistance during evacuation, you must call your Emergency Management Agency (EMA) office,

Florida Disability Disaster Information

floridadisaster.org/planprepare/disability

SHELTER ASSISTANCE

Available Housing

floridahousingseargh.org

Transitional Shelter Assistance

fema.gov/transitional-shelter-assistance

Up-to-date Shelter Information, please visit the Florida State Emergency Response Team website

floridadisaster.org/planprepare/shelter

FOOD ASSISTANCE

The State of Florida sends food to participating food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and organizations such as the Salvation Army and other mass care organizations to feed those affected by a disaster. Additional Emergency Programs