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Hurricane Preparedness and Information

Natural Disaster
October 7, 2024 0Likes

As we face another hurricane headed towards our area it is important to know how to be prepared and what resources are available in the aftermath. Below are some helpful links to Collier County and Florida resources.

Collier County Safety and Preparedness: CLICK HERE

 

Collier County Special Needs Shelter Program: CLICK HERE

 

State of Florida Guide to Hurricane Preparedness: CLICK HERE

 

Florida Disaster: Plan and Prepare: CLICK HERE

Hurricane Resources for Seniors in Southwest Florida

1. Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL)

    • Services: Provides resources for seniors, including disaster preparedness, assistance with evacuation, shelter information, and post-storm recovery.

2. Elder Helpline

    • Statewide Resource for Seniors: Provides seniors and their caregivers access to local services, including hurricane preparedness and recovery.

3. Local Senior Centers
These centers provide shelter information, emergency planning, and post-storm services for seniors.

4. Meals on Wheels

  • Services: Provides meal deliveries for homebound seniors, including during emergencies. Check for specific updates during storm events.
    • Lee County: 239-337-1055
    • Collier County: 239-252-4550
    • Charlotte County: 941-627-9000

5. Florida Department of Elder Affairs

  • Disaster Resources: Offers hurricane preparedness guides, including shelter locations and evacuation assistance for seniors with special needs.

6. Special Needs Shelters

  • Services: These shelters are equipped to assist seniors with medical needs during an evacuation. Be sure to register in advance for priority access.
    • Lee County: 239-533-0640
    • Collier County: 239-252-3600
    • Charlotte County: 941-833-4000
    • Special Needs Shelter Registry: Register Here

7. SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)

  • Services: Provides free assistance to seniors navigating Medicare and health insurance, including information on getting care during a hurricane.

8. Senior Friendship Centers

  • Services: Provides assistance to seniors, including support services and meals. Check for hurricane-specific services.

9. Florida Health and Human Services (Elder Affairs)

  • Services: Offers disaster relief and services specific to elder care, including support for those who require assistance during evacuations.

10. Home Health Agencies
If you or someone you know is homebound, many home health agencies provide resources during a storm, including medication delivery and emergency services.

  • Collier County: 239-261-5511
  • Lee County: 239-332-1188
  • Charlotte County: 941-637-7300

Hurricane Resources for Southwest Florida

1. Emergency Contacts

  • Florida Division of Emergency Management
  • Emergency Information Line: 1-800-342-3557
  • National Weather Service – Tampa Bay
  • FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
  • Disaster Assistance: 1-800-621-3362

2. Local County Emergency Management Offices

3. Evacuation Zones & Shelters

4. Power Outage Information

  • Florida Power & Light (FPL)
    • Report outages or check updates:
    • Website: www.fpl.com
    • Phone: 1-800-468-8243
  • LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative)

5. Emergency Alerts & Apps

  • FEMA App
    • Get real-time alerts and disaster resources. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
  • SWFL Emergency Alerts
  • Sign up for local alerts:

6. Supplies & Preparedness

7. Mental Health & Crisis Support