Disaster assistance is available to affected individuals in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Jackson, Liberty, Taylor, and Wakulla counties. Additional counties may be added later (see Declarations list below for more details).

If you are in one of these counties, you will need the following to apply for assistance:

• Social Security Number;
• Daytime telephone number;
• Current mailing address and address and zip code of the damaged property; and
• Insurance information, if available.

Florida Department of Health lists boil water notices. This list has been compiled from multiple sources, including press reports, utility data, and information from local authorities. Note, your utility or county emergency contact will have the latest and most up-to-date information. 

Due to issues with communication lines throughout the panhandle, there has been an increase in the number of calls for individuals missing, well-being checks, and concerns. The State has established a webpage for individuals to report these concerns. The State EOC will route these inquiries to the appropriate local agency for response.

Go to Hurricane Michael Life Safety Reports.

After a disaster, letting your family and friends know that you are safe and well can bring your loved ones great peace of mind.

American Red Cross Safe and Well 

Register Yourself as “Safe and Well”
Click on the “List Myself as Safe and Well” button to register yourself on the site.

County Emergency Management – county emergency management contacts and websites

Alert Florida – sign up to receive emergency alerts and other public safety notifications in your community

Public Debris Reporting Tool – Florida Public Debris Reporting Tool can be used to report significant debris impacting your community.

Free Hurricane Michael Home Cleanup Hotline – Call 1-800-451-1954 for free help from local relief agencies. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed.

To make a contribution, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222 to make a one-time donation of $10.

The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. The fund is administered by the Volunteer Florida Foundation. Funds will support disaster relief organizations active in responding to and recovering from Hurricane Michael. In partnership with the public sector, private sector and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities. Donations to the Florida Disaster Fund are made to the Volunteer Florida Foundation, 501(c)(3) charitable organization and are tax deductible.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has updated Hurricane Season Resources which contains links to resources from the Governor, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General, Commissioner of Agriculture, Division of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program, and contact information for Florida’s property insurers

Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Consumer Services has resources for consumers seeking to file insurance complaints

Florida Storms – Florida Public Radio Emergency Network Google Play  iTunes

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

Red Cross – mobile apps

Power Outage Dashboard

Power Outage Details

Restoration Information

See below for a list of power providers and links to report outages and/or view more details. 

FLORIDADISASTER.BIZ – To help Florida businesses prepare for and recover from hurricanes and other disasters

Better Business Bureau – Florida Hurricane Guide

Florida Chamber of Commerce – Hurricane Information Resources

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association – Hurricane Resources for your Business

Florida Small Business Development Network – Disaster Information for Business

Airbnb has activated response to Hurricane Michael. Their community members have open their homes at no cost to displaced evacuees and responders:Airbnb.com-Hurricane Michael

VISIT Florida has activated the Expedia/VISIT Florida Hotel Accommodation Web Portal

Florida 511 – Get up-to-the-minute, real-time traffic conditions and incident information for the State of Florida with Florida 511.

Florida Highway Patrol– Florida Highway Patrol Live Traffic Crash and Road Condition Report. Reports are updated every five minutes. Incidents located within city limits also may not show on the map since it is not common practice for FHP to work incidents inside city limits.

Florida Traffic – Traffic incidents and conditions from Florida 511 and Florida Highway Patrol brought to you by Florida State Emergency Response Team Geographic Information Systems.

For state park closures and re-openings, please visit Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Park Service Closures Information.

Additionally, Florida Park Service has opened areas to dry camp for self-contained rigs – usually parking lots without utility connections – at some state parks for evacuees on a first come, first served basis with waived overnight fees. A list of open parks and contact information to check for availability can be found at https://www.floridastateparks.org/get-involved/storm-assistance.