# Essential Resources for Hurricane Milton & Helene Find crucial resources for Hurricane Milton & Helene. Stay updated and get reliable answers through our chatbot or by exploring our comprehensive resource page. ### General Resources - [CDC - Hurricanes and COVID-19](https://www.cdc.gov/hurricanes/about/index.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/covid-19/prepare-for-hurricane.html) - [Ready.gov - Hurricanes](https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes) - [CDC - Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm](https://www.cdc.gov/hurricanes/safety/index.html) - [National Hurricane Center](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/) - [American Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness](https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane.html) - [American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist](https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/get-help/pdfs/hurricane/EN_Hurricane-Safety-Checklist.pdf) - [National Weather Service - Hurricane Preparedness](https://www.weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness) - [NSC - Hurricanes Among the Most Destructive Forces in Nature](https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-topics/emergency-preparedness/hurricane) #### Hurricane Helene ##### Official Government Resources - FEMA Hurricane Helene Response: [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene](https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene) - EPA Hurricane Helene Information: [https://www.epa.gov/hurricane-response/hurricane-helene](https://www.epa.gov/hurricane-response/hurricane-helene) - NOAA Hurricane Helene Resources: [https://www.noaa.gov/helene](https://www.noaa.gov/helene) ##### State-Specific Information - Florida Governor's Hurricane Helene Updates: [https://www.flgov.com/2024/09/27/governor-ron-desantis-issues-updates-on-response-efforts-to-hurricane-helene/](https://www.flgov.com/2024/09/27/governor-ron-desantis-issues-updates-on-response-efforts-to-hurricane-helene/) - California's Support for Hurricane Helene Response: [https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/10/07/california-deploys-urban-search-and-rescue-task-force-teams-ahead-of-hurricane-milton/](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/10/07/california-deploys-urban-search-and-rescue-task-force-teams-ahead-of-hurricane-milton/) ##### Weather and Climate Data - NCEI Asheville Hurricane Helene Outage Notice: [https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/node/6696](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/node/6696) ##### Analysis and Research - Climate Change and Hurricane Helene Analysis: [https://www.resources.org/common-resources/climate-change-hurricane-helene-and-the-unreliability-of-history-as-a-guide-to-extreme-weather/](https://www.resources.org/common-resources/climate-change-hurricane-helene-and-the-unreliability-of-history-as-a-guide-to-extreme-weather/) - Post-Election Climate Policy and Hurricane Helene: [https://www.resources.org/on-the-issues/on-the-issues-post-election-climate-policy-hurricane-helene-and-more/](https://www.resources.org/on-the-issues/on-the-issues-post-election-climate-policy-hurricane-helene-and-more/) ##### Rumor Control and Public Safety - FEMA Hurricane Rumor Response: [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response](https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response) ##### Emergency Contacts and Hotlines - Hurricane Helene Information Line: 1-866-246-0133 - FEMA Assistance: 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily) - Crisis Cleanup Hotline: 844-965-1386 - Department of Public Health Care Line: 1-855-472-3432 - Red Cross Hotline: 1-800-733-2767 - Disaster Legal Hotline: 833-514-2940 - Tennessee Disaster Hotline: (423) 830-2696 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET) ##### Food and Water Assistance - Points of Distribution Sites: Visit [https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c509b049f8b442bb83c0a1872771a455&extent=-9959657.8498%2C2759851.6351%2C-8649832.9331%2C3703390.3123%2C102100](https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c509b049f8b442bb83c0a1872771a455&extent=-9959657.8498%2C2759851.6351%2C-8649832.9331%2C3703390.3123%2C102100) for a map of locations providing food, water, tarps, and other resources ##### Health Assistance - Call 2-1-1 for up-to-date information on local social services referrals. - American Red Cross: Call [1-800-RED-CROSS](tel:1-800-733-2767) (1-800-733-2767) for assistance. ##### Flood Assistance - FEMA Disaster Assistance: Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app, or call 800-621-3362. - Crisis Cleanup: Call 844-965-1386 for free services like cutting fallen trees, tarping roofs, and mold mitigation. ##### General Assistance - Disaster Recovery Centers: Visit [fema.gov/drc](http://fema.gov/drc) for locations offering one-on-one help to affected individuals. - Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs): Open from 9 AM to 6 PM daily in affected counties, providing information and resources. - Florida Disaster Hotline: Call 1-800-342-3557 for resources before and after Hurricane Helene. - Temporary Housing: Fill out the Activate Hope disaster assistance form for temporary travel trailer sheltering. #### Hurricane Milton ##### Official Government Resources - FEMA Hurricane Milton Response: [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-milton](https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-milton) - EPA Hurricane Milton Information: [https://www.epa.gov/hurricane-response/hurricane-milton](https://www.epa.gov/hurricane-response/hurricane-milton) - NOAA Hurricane Milton Resources: [https://www.noaa.gov/milton](https://www.noaa.gov/milton) ##### State-Specific Information - Florida Governor's Hurricane Milton Updates: [https://www.flgov.com/hurricane-milton-updates](https://www.flgov.com/hurricane-milton-updates) - California's Support for Hurricane Milton Response: [https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/10/07/california-deploys-urban-search-and-rescue-task-force-teams-ahead-of-hurricane-milton/](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/10/07/california-deploys-urban-search-and-rescue-task-force-teams-ahead-of-hurricane-milton/) ##### Weather and Climate Data - NCEI Hurricane Milton Data: [https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/hurricane-milton](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/hurricane-milton) ##### Rumor Control and Public Safety - FEMA Hurricane Milton Rumor Response: [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-milton/rumor-response](https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-milton/rumor-response) ##### Emergency Contacts and Hotlines - Hurricane Milton Information Line: 1-866-246-0133 - FEMA Assistance: 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily) - Crisis Cleanup Hotline: 844-965-1386 - Red Cross Hotline: 1-800-733-2767 ##### Health Assistance - Call 2-1-1 for up-to-date information on local social services referrals. - American Red Cross: Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for assistance. ##### Flood Assistance ##### General Assistance - Disaster Recovery Centers: Visit [fema.gov/drc](http://fema.gov/drc) for locations offering one-on-one help to affected individuals. - State Disaster Hotline: Check your state's emergency management website for the specific hotline number. ## Other resources ###### **Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery** - [Hurricanes  Ready.gov](https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes) - [Hurricane Safety  American Red Cross](https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane.html) - [Preparing for a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storm  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)](https://www.cdc.gov/hurricanes/safety/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/before.html) ###### **Floods Preparedness and Recovery** - [Flood Relief  American Red Cross](https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/flood-relief.html) - [Flood Safety  American Red Cross](https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flood.html) ###### **Mental Health Resources** - [Resources for Staying Emotionally Healthy in Times of Stress](https://allonehealth.com/resources-for-staying-emotionally-healthy-in-times-of-stress/) We're continuously adding resources on a daily basis to help you find better information in one go.