Hurricane Irma Coverage

http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/05/us/hurricane-irma-puerto-rico-florida/index.html

https://weather.com/storms/hurricane

http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/09/hurricane_irma_on_florida_trac.html

 

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery

http://www.tampabay.com/topics/specials/hurricane-preparedness.page

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane

https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4068/updates/hurricane-safety-tips-learn-what-do-during-and-after-hurricane

https://www.nationwide.com/hurricanes.jsp 

https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane 

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane/resources/hurricane-safety_flyer.pdf 

https://weather.com/storms/report-recover

http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/27/us/hurricane-preparation/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html

http://hurricanesafety.org/prepare/hurricane-safety-checklists

 

Current Evacuation Routes

http://www.fdot.gov

 

Road Closures and Evacuations

Florida Department of Transportation

800-435-2368

https://www.flhsmv.gov

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/fl.htm

https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-irma-florida-preps-impacts

 

jetBlue

jetBlue has capped flights out of Florida at $99 per ticket.

https://www.jetblue.com

 

Local Red Cross Locator

http://www.redcross.org/find-your-local-chapter

 

Red Cross Smartphone Apps

Apps will update people on current flooding situation and provide information on safety during a disaster.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.fa&hl=en

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-aid-by-american-red/id529160691?mt=8

 

United Way 2-1-1 Florida

http://www.211.org/search?zip=&city=miami&state=FL

2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food or programs for your families.

 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

http://www.fema.gov

500 C Street Southwest

Washington, DC 20472

800-621-FEMA

The President has declared a disaster in Florida, and FEMA is currently actively assisting.  Please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit https://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance

 

Florida Division of Emergency Management

http://www.floridadisaster.org/index.asp

 

Family Temporary Assistance Program

http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access-florida-food-medical-assistance-cash/temporary-assistance-needy-families-tanf-maintenance-effort-moe-resources

 

Local Salvation Army Locator

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

 

As an additional resource, we have provided the website information for AirBNB and VRBO, which may offer reduced rates for housing in times of disaster. 

 

AirBNB

https://www.airbnb.com/disaster-response

 

VRBO

https://www.vrbo.com

 

School Closings and Event Cancellations

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article171326777.html

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Closures-Announced-in-South-Florida-Due-to-Hurricane-Irma-442768483.html

http://www.wesh.com/article/central-florida-schools-and-colleges-closing-ahead-of-irma/12184364

http://wkrg.com/2017/09/05/evacuation-notices-and-school-closings-issued-for-parts-of-florida

http://www.news-press.com/story/news/2017/09/05/threat-hurricane-irma-leads-canceled-school-days-rescheduled-football-games/634737001