Several resources are available to assist people in recovering from the effects of Hurricane Milton, listed below.
County and city assistance
Orange County
- Visit OCFL.net/Milton and OCFL.net/Storm for resources and information on storm recovery
- Connect with local government services by calling 311 or 407-836-3111, or visiting OrangeCountyFL.net/Home/311HelpInfo.aspx
- Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) Updates: OCPS.net/departments/public_relations/milton
- City of Apopka storm updates and information: Apopka.gov/647/Hurricane-Preparedness/Hurricanes
Other Resources
2-1-1
2-1-1 is a simple number to dial for information about health and human service organizations in your community.
Specialists at 2-1-1 can help callers with problem-solving and refer them to the appropriate government programs, community-based organizations, and other local resources.
2-1-1- has a free and confidential information and referral service that connects Florida residents to human and social services, including free and confidential crisis and emergency counseling and disaster assistance. For more information visit 211.org/
Volunteer Florida
Volunteer Florida is the state’s lead agency for volunteers and donations before, during, and after disasters.
To volunteer, visit VolunteerFlorida.org/
FEMA
FEMA has compiled a list of helpful national organizations through the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters association. To learn more, donate, or volunteer, visit NVOAD.org/voad-members/national-members/
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross has volunteer positions. Visit org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.
Those who need assistance being reunited with a loved one can visit tinyurl.com/797tps8n
The main hotline is 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and is available 24 hours a day to assist people with financial, sheltering, reunification, and transitional support.
Samaritan’s Purse
The Samaritan’s Purse provides free assistance for homeowners, including personal property removal, flood cleanup, sanitizing, chainsaw work and debris clean-up, as well as temporary roof tarping. The hotline is 1-833-747-1234.
Florida Baptists Disaster Relief
Florida Baptists Disaster Relief provides free assistance for homeowners, including storm debris cleanup, temporary roof tarping, chainsaw work, and muckouts. The public assistance line is 904-253-0502.
Crisis Cleanup Hotline
Crisis Cleanup Hotline helps survivors request cleanup assistance including debris removal, tree removal, muck and gut, and mold remediation. 1-844-965-1386
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