“Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida with torrential rain and high winds, contributing to at least four deaths as it turned toward the Eastern Seaboard’s low-lying regions and threatened to flood some of America’s most historic Southern cities. Record-setting rain was expected to cause flash flooding, with up to 30 inches possible in some areas, the National Hurricane Center said. The potential for high water threatened the historic cities of Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina. Up to 18 inches was forecast in central and north Florida.”
National Resources
National Weather Service
Updated information on current weather conditions, hurricane warnings, and tropical storm watch can be found here.
211 United Way
2-1-1 operates nationwide and connects callers to human service information. This service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Information and resources may be provided for a variety of needs including shelter, cell phone power stations, rent/utility assistance, and disaster response programs. Dial 211 from your cellphone to speak with a trained information and referral specialist. Calls are routed to service centers based on your geographic location. You may also search online for resources or find the local number for your local 211 service center by visiting their website.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is one member of the local, state, and federal disaster response community. During a disaster, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, emotional support, health services, clean-up supplies and comfort items. To find your local Red Cross, visit the American Red Cross website here.
To find open shelters via the American Red Cross please visit their website here.
Crisis & Disaster Resources
Their Safe and Well website provides a central location for people in disaster areas to register their status, and for their loved ones to access that information. Visit the Safe and Well website here.
Florida Resources
Office of the Governor of Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis provides information on current state of emergencies and potential impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms. Visit the governor’s website here for updates on executive orders and declarations.
Florida Disaster - Division of Emergency Management
Information on tropical storms, hurricanes and disaster preparedness and recovery can be viewed at this agency’s website here. Additionally, the Division of Emergency Management for Florida will have information on county specific resources for evacuations, shelters, school closures, press releases and more.
Evacuation Orders: https://www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders/
List of Shelters by County: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/shelters/
State Assistance Information Line (SAIL)
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 the State of Florida. Residents needing resources before and after Tropical Storm Debby may call 800-342-3557.
211 Florida
2-1-1 Florida connects callers to health and human service information and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Information and resources may be provided for a variety of needs including shelter, cell phone power stations, basic needs, and disaster assistance. To find your local 211, visit the website here and enter your city, county, or zip code.
American Red Cross - Florida
The Red Cross provides emergency response services throughout the state of Florida. You can search for local shelters and get updated information on Tropical Storm Debby by visiting the chapter websites listed below.
Crisis & Disaster Resources
Central Florida: Florida’s Space Coast, Greater Orlando, Mid-Florida, Southwest Florida, and Tampa Bay
North Florida: Northeast Florida, Capital Area, and Northwest Florida
South Florida: Palm Beach, Martin, Broward Counties, Southern Gulf, Greater Miami and the Keys
Florida 511
Florida 511 provides locally generated reports on traffic conditions on major evacuation routes, road and bridge closures, toll suspensions, and travel alerts in affected counties, cities, roadways, and agencies. During an emergency, real-time information on planned routes via the 511-phone call or the app is provided. Request email alerts to be sent by phone. You may visit their website here.
Disaster Legal Aid
Phone: 833-513-2940 Disaster survivors anywhere in the state may call to apply for free civil legal services.
United Methodist
Phone: 855-228-3862 Disaster survivors in the state may call to register for disaster assistance such as debris removal, tarping, and muck and gut.
Crisis Clean Up
Phone: 844-965-1386 Disaster survivors in the state may call to register for assistance with debris removal.
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