Florida Hurricane Preparedness & Assistance Resources

For residents of Florida and most coastal states, it is not a matter of if, but when you will need to prepare for and deal with the aftermath of a hurricane or similar weather disaster. Even areas that are not directly hit by a storm can feel the effects of flooding, power outages, lost business and property damage. Preparations taken before a hurricane damages your property and actions taken in the wake of a storm can make recovery faster, easier and help you recover the maximum amount for your insurance loss. 

If you suffer a loss from a hurricane or catastrophic event and you experience difficulties receiving a fair claim settlement from your insurance carrier, you may need the assistance from the Florida hurricane insurance attorneys at Gunn Law Group who specialize in denied insurance claims recovery. Call on us at any time. There is never a charge to discuss your case. 

Please use the links below to learn how to better prepare and protect you, your family and your property if you are threatened by an impending hurricane or severe weather.

• Pre-Storm Preparedness
• Surviving the Storm & Weather Information
• After the Storm – Getting the Help That You Need
• Additional State of Florida Sites
• State & Federal Disaster Assistance Toll Free Phone Numbers

Pre-Storm Preparedness

• Florida Division of Emergency Management
• Citizens Insurance Pre-Storm Preparation Tips
• Red Cross Preparedness Page
• National Hurricane Center Preparedness Week
• Ready America – Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed
• Hurricane Preparedness Guide
• FEMA Before a Hurricane
• My Safe Florida Home
• Florida Department of Community Affairs
• The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
• The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)
• Florida Insurance Council
• National Flood Insurance Program
• Hillsborough County Flood Zone Maps

Mitigation

• Mitigation Strategies
• FEMA Mitigation Best Practices
• Florida Mitigation Program

Surviving the Storm & Weather Information

• Citizens Insurance Storm Response Status
• National Hurricane Center Storm Information
• FEMA During a Hurricane
• NOAA National Weather Service
• National Weather Service Southern Region
• The Weather Channel
• Hurricane City
• Weather Underground
• Hurricane Alley
• Florida Road Status
• Florida Emergency Shelter
• My Fox Hurricane Center

After the Storm – Getting the Help That You Need

• Florida Bar Recovering From Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters Legal Guide
• Citizens Insurance Post-Storm Claims Tips
• FEMA After a Hurricane
• Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
• Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for Licensed Repairs
• Florida Department of Financial Services for Licensed Insurance Adjusters
• Restoration Services

Additional State of Florida Sites

• Office of Insurance Regulation
• Department of Financial Services
• Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center
• Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology
• Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
• Florida Legislature
• Gov. Charlie Crist’s Website
• Insurance Information Institute

State & Federal Disaster Assistance Toll Free Phone Numbers

• Department of Financial Services Insurance Claim Hotline:
  1-800-22-STORM (1-800-227-8676)

• Agency for Workforce Innovation Emergency:
  1-800-204-2418

• Agricultural and Consumer Services Price Gouging Hotline:
  1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352)

• American Red Cross:
  1-800-HELP-NOW (1-800-435-7669)

• Attorney General's Price Gouging Hotline:
  1-800-646-0444

• Elder Affairs:
  1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337)

• Federal Emergency Management Agency:
  1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
  TTY: 1-800-462-7585

• Florida Power and Light:
  1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243)

• Medical Staffing Volunteers Requested:
  1-850-488-0595 (extension 3007)

• State of Florida Emergency Information 24-hour hotline (FEIL):
  1-800-342-3557

• State Volunteer and Donations Hotline:
  1-800-FL-HELP1 (1-800-354-3571)

• Salvation Army Donation Help Line:
  1-800-996-2769

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