October 9, 2024 - Milton is a dangerous storm. Take action now. For up-to-date information regarding detailed forecasts about how hurricane Milton will affect your home please check weather.gov

‍Florida Department of Disaster Management has all the up-to-date information on the Florida response to Hurricane Milton, including open shelters, evacuation orders, and helpful information about preparing for the storm.

These additional resources are available to learn more about your evacuation orders and the location of shelters. 

• Evacuation orders: https://www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders/
• American Red Cross evacuation centers and shelters: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.htmlsome text
  • If you need assistance finding or going to a shelter in Florida, you can call (800) 729-3413 for help.
• Find Florida and FEMA-run shelters that can accommodate Special needs and Pets here. 

‍Hurricane Milton will cause large-scale destructive flooding. Prepare by gathering emergency supplies for your family and pets including food, water, medications, flashlights, chargers, and important papers (take pictures of them!).

‍Download helpful apps before you lose power: 

• ‍Florida Storms - Florida Public Radio Emergency Network Google Play  Apple Store‍
• Florida 511 - Get up-to-the-minute, real-time traffic conditions and incident information for the State of Florida with Florida 511.‍
• FEMA - mobile app, with shelter and critical information available in Spanish  ‍
• Red Cross - mobile apps, with shelter and critical information available in Spanish ‍
• Gas Buddy - Gas station availability

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