Hurricane Help

Regional Resources:

Buncombe County residents should reference buncombecounty.org for updated information about water distribution sites, shelter locations, family assistance centers and more. 

UNC Health is offering adult residents (ages 18+) of western North Carolina free virtual appointments with a UNC Health primary care provider for mild symptoms without an appointment through UNC Health Virtual Care Now. You can get in line for Virtual Care Now through My UNC Chart. If you do not have a My UNC Chart account, you can easily get one when you get in line. Virtual services are available 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., 7 days per week.

Additional Help: 

• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): 1-800-621-3362
• FEMA Financial Assistance: 1-800-621-3362
• American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
• Hurricane Readiness: ready.gov/hurricanes (Includes post-storm information and links to resources.)

County-Based Resources:

• Alachua County Emergency Management

• Brevard County Storm Center

• Collier County Emergency Resources

• Duval County Emergency Resources

• Hernando County Emergency Management

• Lake County (FL) Emergency Updates

• Lee County Emergency Resources

• Marion County Emergency Preparedness

• Polk County, FL Disaster Preparedness

• St. Lucie County Emergency Preparedness Portal

• Sarasota County Emergency Services - Hurricane Preparedness

• Volusia County Hurricane Milton Updates

Additional Help: 

• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): 1-800-621-3362
• FEMA Financial Assistance: 1-800-621-3362
• American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
• Hurricane Readiness: ready.gov/hurricanes (Includes post-storm information and links to resources.)
• United Way of Central Florida Natural Disaster Resources & Recovery
• United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties 
  • Website
  • 211 Helpline: Dial 2-1-1 or 239-433-3900