Hurricane Resources and Outreach

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Specific Resources for Hurricane Helene

Crisis Cleanup — Hotline 844-965-1386 (closes 10/25/24)

Florida Baptist Disaster Relief — Public Assistance: 904-253-0502 or text Helene to 27123. Free assistance for homeowners affected by the disaster. Volunteers may be able to assist with storm debris cleanup, temporary roof tarping, chainsaw work, and muckouts.

Florida Department of Children and Families: Hurricane Helene Response, Resources, Recovery — The Florida Department of Children and Families has transitioned into response and recovery and is utilizing supports to ensure that Florida families have every available resource at their disposal.


After the Storm: A Guide to Help Children Cope with the Psychological Effects of a Hurricane
This resource provides information and activities that parents and other caregivers can do with children to help children cope with the aftermath of a hurricane as well as answers to common questions.

Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms
Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this webpage provides information and tips on hurricane preparedness and response.

Critical Incident/Emergency Planning for Schools
This site is designed to meet the critical incident/emergency planning needs of schools and school districts throughout the State of Florida.

Disaster Distress Helpline
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) helpline provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. This webpage also provides links for specific disasters.

Disaster Preparedness at Home: Filter Out the Damage
This site has useful information for Florida residents on risks regarding flooding and hurricanes.

Emergency Guidelines for Schools (2016) Florida Edition
This edition includes disaster preparedness, emergency care for student health conditions, school safety, and infection control guidance.

Family Safety, Packing and Storing Personal Valuables

FEMA Coping with Disaster
This site offers disaster survivors information regarding dealing with the emotional affects of the event. "Helping Kids Cope with Disaster" and "A Child's Reaction to Disaster By Age" are just a couple of the links available.

FloridaDisaster.org
Developed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, this website contains valuable information about how Florida residents and visitors to the state can prepare for disasters and how citizens can become more involved in the community.

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters
This page, developed by the National Institute of Mental Health, havsbeen created specifically for multiple audiences with what is known about the impact of violence and disasters on children and adolescents and suggest steps to minimize long-term emotional harm.

National Association of School Nurses Disaster Preparedness Resources includes school and community planning, as well as audio and video materials to support coping for children in disasters and hurricanes.

National Association of School Psychologists' (NASP) Natural Disaster Resources were developed to help schools and districts provide supports for their students and community in the event of a natural disaster.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

National Mental Heath Association
In this portion of their website, NMHA has listed the Coping With Disaster fact sheet series to help individuals cope during crisis and loss.

Pet Protection and First Aid for Pets

Red Cross Hotline — 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and is available 24 hours a day. You can call this number for assistance if you've been affected by a disaster, or if you have questions, comments, or concerns.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

  • Natural Disasters and Severe Weather — This web page provides information for staying safe during different natural disaster and severe weather events, such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and more. It includes tips and resources to prepare for, respond to, and recover from each disaster type. (Spanish version here.)
  • Hurricanes and Tropical Storms — This page provides links and resources to assist with after math of hurricanes and tropical storms.

Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after a Hurricane (PDF Download)
From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, this document provides suggestions to assist classroom personnel as they work with children, adolescents, and families after a hurricane.