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Default Hurricane Dorian Resources (Contacts)

Hi guys, received this from United Health Care's Behavioral Health Services. They send this to employers they work with. Thought it might help someone.

Per your request, listed below are resources that we were able to locate online that may be able to assist you in locating and receiving aid in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. To access the websites, please click on the links. You may wish to contact these providers for additional information.

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery
Hurricane Preparedness | Hurricane Safety | Red Cross
Hurricane safety tips: Learn what to do before, during and after a hurricane. | FEMA.gov
Hurricane Safety Tips – Nationwide
Hurricanes | Ready.gov
Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources
https://weather.com/storms/report-recover
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/27/us/hur...ion/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html
http://hurricanesafety.org/prepare/h...ety-checklists
https://www.aplaceformom.com/plannin...e-preparedness
https://www.alz.org/help-support/car.../in-a-disaster

Open Shelters:
https://www.floridadisaster.org/shelter-status

Please note that while shelters are not currently open, shelter information will be posted here when it comes available.

NOAA – National Hurricane Center
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov

Road Closures and Evacuations
For information about road closures, you may dial 511 or obtain information online at
https://fl511.com.

Local Red Cross Locator
http://www.redcross.org/find-your-local-chapter

Locating Missing Loved Ones
Individuals are encouraged to use the Red Cross Safe and Well Program. Individuals may use this website to search for loved ones in a disaster area. Additionally, individuals in areas affected by a disaster may list themselves as safe and well if loved ones are searching for them.
https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php

Red Cross Smartphone Apps
Apps will update people on current flooding situation and provide information on safety during a disaster.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...e.arc.fa&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....arc.hfa&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/firs...529160691?mt=8
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hurric...ss/id545689128

United Way 2-1-1
2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food or programs for your family.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
500 C Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20472
800-621-FEMA
https://www.fema.gov
If a disaster is declared in your area, please call to apply for assistance or visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov.

FEMA Text Message Program
To locate an open emergency shelter, text SHELTER and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA).
To locate an open Disaster Recovery Center, text DRC and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA).
Please note that standard message and data rates apply.

Florida Division of Emergency Management
https://www.floridadisaster.org
https://twitter.com/FLSERT

Local Salvation Army Locator
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
Nationwide hotline for individuals experiencing emotional distress for any disaster
800-985-5990
Text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/dis...tress-helpline

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