Hurricane Resources

Post-Hurricane Resources

AFTER THE STORM
www.DisasterAssistance.gov
FEMA will provide $1200 if you are/ have been without power for 24 hours 1-800-621-3362

the website for FEMA assistance is available at www.disasterassistance.gov
If the power remains out and you lose all of your food, file a FEMA Claim for $750.
*Note: You must say or use these exact words: "I HAVE A SERIOUS FOOD NEED" 800-621-3362 for the FEMA FOOD ALLOWANCE. A lot of people, will have food lost.
Assistance/funding also available for hotel/accommodation.

Click the links below for Additional Recovery Resources:

FNA Disaster Resources Page
Link to Governor DeSantis’s Executive Order
Volunteer Florida
Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Resources: A Guide for Rural Communities (FEMA)
Tools to Recover (FEMA)
Florida Chamber Safety Council Hurricane Resources

POST HURRICANE EMERGENCY AND SUPPORT RESOURCES

We will update these resources as information becomes available.

Post Hurricane Resources

Harry Chapin Food Bank - Harrychapinfoodbank.org
Meals of Hope Naples - MealsofHope.org
St. Mathews House - stmatthewshouse.org
Salvation Army of Collier County - https://salvationarmyflorida.org/naples/
Family & Community - bettertogetherus.org/better-families
Healthy Start of SWFL has essential baby items (diapers, wipes, pack n' plays, clothes, etc.) available. Click the link below to fill out their emergency assistance form. https://healthystartbaby.org/application-for-emergency-assistance/
The Naples Senior Center is open and available to help seniors impacted by Hurricane Ian. Contact them at 239-325-4444.
Collier Cares resources for assistance in Collier County. Download the app or visit their website: https://colliercares.org/cc/home

FEMA Assistance Programs

FEMA has many different types of housing assistance that it can employ, depending on the disaster-caused housing needs of affected individuals and households. Options may include Financial Housing Assistance (i.e., a grant of money) and/or Direct Housing Assistance (i.e., a place to live temporarily).
Register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or download the FEMA app. For additional assistance, call 800-621-3362.

Apply for FEMA Disaster Aid

Housing Resources

If your home sustaines damage as a result of a storm, your local State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program office may have recovery assistance available to help with temporary relocation, rental assistance, debris removal, and/or home repairs. Please contact your local SHIP office directly for more information: Local Government Information floridahousing.org
The Florida Division of Emergency Management maintains a list of open shelters: Shelter Index Information

Florida Housing Finance Corporation

If your family has been displaced, we encourage you to visit www.FloridaHousingSearch.org. This free, statewide search platform is updated to ensure all listings are accurate and can help you quickly locate an affordable rental property. If you do not have Internet access, you may also call the following toll-free number for assistance in conducting a search: 877-428-8844.

Senior Housing Solutions

Senior Housing Solutions (239) 595-0207

State Assistance Hotline

The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting Florida.
SAIL hotline: 800-342-3557
During an emergency, the hotline is operational daily at set hours depending on the severity of the event.
Be sure to stay tuned to your local officials and/or log on to FloridaDisaster.org during an emergency event for exact hours of operation.

Traffic Conditions

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Evacuation Zones Collier County

MANDATORY EVACUATION OF ZONES A & B: Zone A and Zone B (which are mostly in District 1) are extremely vulnerable and will be the first to be impacted by flooding and storm surge. Based on the strong recommendations from the Emergency Management Office and our Sheriff, the Collier County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted this morning to issue a Mandatory Evacuation order for Zones A & B -- effective tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8th, at 6:00 AM.

WHAT THAT MEANS: The County and Emergency Management highly encourage all who live in Evacuation Zones A & B (click on the map above to determine your Evacuation Zone… RED is Zone A… ORANGE is Zone B) to move to higher ground as soon as possible. Law enforcement will not be "forcing" people out of their homes in these zones… but the MANDATORY EVACUATION for Zones A & B means if you decide to stay and later need any emergency assistance -- it may not be available.

POWER OUTAGES: Please remember -- regardless of your Evacuation Zone -- if you require power for medical equipment or any type of life support… you should evacuate to a location where power loss is less of a possibility. Areas near water or that are prone to power loss are well known. If you live in one of those areas and require power for any special needs -- evacuate now.

PETS: If you evacuate or relocate elsewhere… take your pets with you.

SHELTERS: Designated shelter openings will be announced tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8th. Remember -- shelters should be a LAST RESORT… it is best to seek out a location with friends who live in a safer area, hotels, etc… Utilizing a shelter means you come self-contained with your own food, water, personal items, etc…Other key agenda items from today's emergency meeting included:

A local State of Emergency was declared in response to the storm
A comprehensive update on Hurricane Milton's projected path and potential impacts on Collier County… and several items where enacted making it easier and faster for the County to respond to this storm as well as cleanup

This major storm is forecasted to impact the West Coast of Florida Tuesday evening and continue into Wednesday. We expect hurricane force winds beginning Tuesday evening. With the rapid intensification of this storm and anticipated significant rain over the next 3 days. Many areas of our County (especially the low-lying parts of District 1) will likely experience flooding and serious storm surge.

If your home or community is prone to flooding or storm surge -- please take precautions NOW. Consider temporarily relocating inland. Now is the time to prepare your homes and families. Don't wait, and Don't assume we are out of "the cone".

IMPORTANT HURRICANE RELATED INFORMATION

Below are links to information you may find helpful during weather related events in Southwest Florida.
Hurricane Preparedness Flyer (Collier Cares) English CLICK HERE
Hurricane Preparedness Flyer (Collier Cares) Spanish CLICK HERE
Hurricane Preparedness Flyer (Collier Cares) Creole CLICK HERE
Collier County Safety and Preparedness: CLICK HERE
Collier County Special Needs Shelter Program: CLICK HERE
State of Florida Guide to Hurricane Preparedness: CLICK HERE
Florida Disaster: Plan and Prepare: CLICK HERE

Local Resources

Below are links to local resources and information for emergency evacuation and shelter procedures.
For Lee County:

https://www.leegov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/shelters/specialneedsprogram

For Collier County:

Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Preparing for extreme weather is a burden for anyone in the path of a storm or fire. People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their caregivers should take these tips into consideration to ensure that all PD-related needs are accounted for when preparing for a hurricane or any other natural disaster:
Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Check all your medications. Take inventory of all medications and reorder any that are running low.
Write your medication list down. Write down or print a list of all your medications (not just PD medications). Print our customizeable medication form.
Make a list of your doctors. Include their contact information and take the list with you if you need to evacuate your home.
Download hospital safety materials. In the event you need to educate an emergency responder or health care professional about your PD needs, have your hospital safety guide ready to go. Download and print contents today.
Gather water and food. Medications may require that they be taken with a meal or water. Buy enough water and food to last three to five days in the event of a weather emergency.
Have your Medical Alert Card handy. Print yours here.
Practice anxiety reduction techniques. Stress can worsen PD symptoms. Download a meditation app or distract yourself with books or activities.
Know your nearest shelter. Visit the Red Cross website to find yours.
Prepare for power loss and evacuation. Read our full article.

List from the Parkinson's Foundation

SPECIAL NEEDS EMERGENCY RESOURCES

A Special Needs Shelter is designated for individuals with specific needs as defined in the Florida Administrative Code (Chapter 64-3):
"someone who during periods of evacuation or emergency, requires sheltering assistance, due to physical impairment, mental impairment, cognitive impairment or sensory disabilities."
Basic Eligibility Criteria:

You have special medical needs.
Your care requirements exceed the basic first aid available at general population shelters.
Your impairments or disabilities are medically stable and do not surpass the capacity, staffing, and equipment of the special needs shelter, ensuring the maintenance of your pre-event health level.

Note: Having a disability does not automatically necessitate the use of a Special Needs Shelter. Many individuals with disabilities can be safely accommodated in a general population shelter. Ideally, the best places to shelter for every Floridian are:

With friends or family.
In a safe structure.
Outside the evacuation area.