Financial assistance

• You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you live in a presidentially declared disaster area impacted by Hurricane Milton. You can apply:
  • Online by visiting disasterassistance.gov.
  • By calling 1-800-621-3362.
  • Through the FEMA App.
• Get assistance with your FEMA application and learn about other forms of disaster assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) near you.
• Learn about various types of disaster financial assistance. You may be able to get unemployment benefits, help buying groceries, and more.
• Find out if you are eligible for an SBA Disaster Loan. These low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration can help homeowners, small businesses, and nonprofits recover from a declared disaster.
• If you have a flood insurance policy, learn how to file a flood insurance claim.

Disaster recovery

• Get the latest Hurricane Milton information from FEMA, including post-storm safety tips and links to local information.
• Visit FloridaDisaster.org's Milton page or call the State Assistance Info Line at 1-800-342-3557 for updates.
• Voluntary organizations are providing free disaster clean up services, such tarping roofs, clearing fallen trees, and mold remediation. Call the Crisis Cleanup hotline at 1-844-965-1386 to request assistance.
• Find out how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton and get guidance for dealing with flooding, mold, debris, and more.
• Read stories about the Department of Defense's work in recovery efforts.

Finding loved ones

• The Red Cross is providing assistance with finding friends and family impacted by the storm.
• Missing children should be reported to 9-1-1. You can then contact 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) to receive assistance from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Health

• Mental health - Call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990. The national hotline provides free 24/7 crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing ASL callers can call using your preferred Relay provider.
• Read about the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response's work following Hurricane Milton, including how health and disaster personnel and supplies are serving affected areas in Florida. 

Military and veteran resources

• Visit the VA disaster help page to check if your local VA facility is open and learn more about accessing veteran benefits following Hurricane Milton.
• Find disaster information from TRICARE. And learn about temporary prescription refill waivers for beneficiaries in Florida affected by Hurricane Milton.
• Check military hospital and clinic websites in areas affected by Hurricane Milton for closures and other important information.
  • Patrick Space Force Base
  • MacDill Air Force Base
  • Naval Hospital Jacksonville
  • Moody Air Force Base
  • Eisenhower Army Medical Center
  • Winn Army Health Clinic 

Food assistance, food safety, and agriculture

• USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced temporary changes to food programs in response to Hurricane Milton. Changes include: flexibility for child nutrition programs to change how and when meals are served and what food items make up a meal. 
• The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service offers food safety guidance following a disaster. 
• Learn about USDA assistance for agricultural producers and rural communities in response to Hurricane Milton.

Immigration enforcement

During Hurricane Milton, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will not conduct immigration enforcement activities at protected areas including:

• Along evacuation routes.
• Sites used for sheltering.
• Distribution sites for emergency supplies, food, or water.
• Registration sites for disaster-related assistance or reuniting families and loved ones.

Unemployment and worker rights

• The Department of Labor shares information on disaster recovery assistance for workers including income assistance, wage regulations, and worker safety during cleanup efforts.

Taxes

• The IRS announced extensions to tax filing and payment deadlines for Florida due to Hurricane Milton. You can also call the IRS disaster hotline at 1-866-562-5227.
• Visit the Taxpayer Advocate Service website for disaster relief and preparedness tips. 

Weather, maps, and data tools

• The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Milton page features forecasts, maps, imagery, and more. 
• The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shares real-time and interactive data related to Hurricane Milton.
• NASA shares maps and satellite data related to the disaster.

Banking, finance, and consumer information

• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is monitoring the impact of Hurricane Milton on investors and capital markets.
• The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) provides a guide to handling your finances if you are preparing for, recovering from, or rebuilding after a hurricane or other emergency.

Communications

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is monitoring the areas impacted by Hurricane Milton and offers guidance for communicating during and after an emergency.

Government agency closures

• See information from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on service disruptions and post office closures.
• Visit the website of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida for information on Hurricane Milton-related office closures.
• Find information on Social Security Administration (SSA) office closures.

Images and videos

• Get videos, images, and stories from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) of the military and federal response to Hurricane Milton.