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American Red Cross SWFL
Complete Resource Informationhttps://www.redcross.org/local/florida/central-florida/about-us/locations/southwest-florida.html?CID=organic_gmb_listings
Fire or Other Disaster 800-733-2767
Military Emergency 877-272-7337
American Red Cross responds to emergencies and disasters across the region such as home fires, floods, weather-related emergencies, and more. They provide shelter, food, clothing, and emotional support at no cost to those in need.
Catholic Charities (Diocese of Venice)
Complete Resource Information941-488-5581
https://www.catholiccharitiesdov.orgCatholic Charities provides service to people in need, advocates for justice in social structures, and works to organize other people of goodwill to do the same. Locations in Arcadia, North Port, Palmetto, Sarasota, and Venice, in addition to other towns and counties in SWFL.
DisasterAssistance.gov
Complete Resource Information800-621-3362
https://www.disasterassistance.govA federal agency assisting those in need of individual and household assistance.
Emergency Management (Sarasota)
Complete Resource Information941-861-5495
https://www.scgov.netSign up by Texting:
SRQCounty to 888777
www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/hurricane-recovery
Register for Emergency Alerts - Register for Alert Sarasota County, a
mass notification system for rapid emergency updates. Depending on user preference, this service sends alerts via phone, text, and email.
Sign Up Online: https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085613852#/signup
Evacuation Tips: www.scgov.net/Home/ShowDocument?id=46317
Emergency Management (Manatee)
Complete Resource Information941-749-3507
https://www.mymanatee.orgwww.facebook.com/ManateeCountyPublicSafetyDepartment
Register for Emergency Alerts- For evacuation notices and weather warnings, including flood, sign up for Code RED and click on CodeRed Notification Registration at www.mymanatee.org/utilities
FL Department of Children and Families
Complete Resource Information850-300-4673
https://www.myflfamilies.com/FRSCFamily Resource Support Centers
Local centers will be opened across the impact area as a central location for access to community resources and support due to a recent disaster. Florida Department of Children and Families staff will be on-site, including Hope Navigators, behavioral health partners specializing in disaster recovery response, and public benefit eligibility specialists to help individuals and families needing assistance. Call to speak to a Hope Navigator. Serves Sarasota & Manatee counties.
FL National Guard
Complete Resource Information(Points of Distribution)
Florida National Guard has established 6 of the 9 Points of Distribution (POD’s) in Sarasota County to provide residents with food, water, and ice.
Goodwill Manasota- Mission Hurricane Relief
Complete Resource Information24 HR 888.230.8820
https://www.experiencegoodwill.org/communityresourcesGoodwill Manasota is not a disaster relief organization; however, the nonprofit is temporarily partnering with the Red Cross and local Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) to provide clothing & household vouchers, information, resources, and referrals to anyone in need of assistance at one of their 3 Community Resource Centers.
You can also receive information about needs such as roof damage or tarping, fallen trees, mold mitigation, appliance removal, and more by calling their 24-hr. hotline or texting the word “RELIEF” to 941-254-5977.
Salvation Army
Complete Resource InformationSalvation Army- Sarasota
941-364-8845
The Salvation Army meets basic human needs by providing food, shelter, and financial assistance to those in need.