September 12, 2018 | Hurricane

Emergency and Safety Resources for the Southeast

To help with those who may be impacted by the hurricane season in the Southeast, here’s a list of resources to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. Please stay safe before, during, or after a storm.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• Disasterassistance.gov
• FEMA.gov
• 800-621-3362
• FEMA- mobile app Google Play iTunes

Federal guidelines only allow housing assistance when a primary residence is impacted by a presidentially-declared disaster. Most disaster assistance from the Federal government is in the form of low interest loans.

Florida

• View current situation and weather updates
• 850-815-4000
• Get a Plan
• Text flprepares to 888777 to receive state emergency response team updates

Florida Emergency Information Line

• 800-342-3557 The Florida Emergency Information Line (FEIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the State of Florida. FEIL line is currently activated and available 24 hours/7 days a week.

County-Specific Information

• https://floridadisaster.org/shelters/

Traffic/Transportation

• Traffic - Latest information on traffic and roads or call 5-1-1

Mobile Apps

• Florida Storms - Florida Public Radio Emergency Network Google Pay iTunes

Georgia

Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency (GEMA)

• Gema.ga.gov
• Georgia Hurricane Guide

Traffic/Transportation

• Emergency Traffic Information
• Traffic
• Call 5-1-1 or 877-694-2511

Mobile Apps

• Ready Georgia - Preparedness app from GEMA Google Play iTunes

North Carolina

North Carolina Department of Public Safety

• ncdps.gov
• readync.org
• Call 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 for shelters, food assistance, and storm recovery help

Traffic/Transportation

• Traffic
• Evacuation Maps
• Call 5-1-1 or 877-511-4662

Mobile Apps

• Ready NC - Preparedness app from DCDPS Google Play iTunes

South Carolina

South Carolina Emergency Management Division

• scemd.org
• Sign up for code red alerts
• South Carolina Hurricane Guide
• Emergency Shelters

Traffic/Transportation

• Traffic
• Evacuation Maps
• Call 5-1-1 or 888-877-9151

Other Resources

• Zello- mobile walkie-takie app that you can use if you are in a place with weak signals Google Play iTunes

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