REPORT STORM DAMAGE
CLICK HERE
CHARLOTTE COUNTY CALL CENTER
Open Monday -Friday 8am-5pm
Call: 941-833-4000
Keep up with the latest news from Charlotte County Emergency Management by visiting their page CLICK HERE
BUSINESS DAMAGE ASSESSMENT SURVEY
CLICK HERE
DEBRIS SEPARATION
CLICK HERE for guidance on debris separation
Normal Household Trash - normal household waste, recyclables and bagged debris of any kind will not be collected with your storm debris. Please continue to follow the normal garbage removal schedule. Please do not attempt to place garbage or other household refuse with the disaster debris, as it will not be accepted, and will delay your storm debris collections.
DISASTER LEGAL HOTLINE
Call 833-514-2940
HOPE LINE
Resources and information for those impacted by the Hurricane
Available 24/7
Call 833-GET-HOPE
RED CROSS HOTLINE
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS
FOOD REPLACEMENT FOR SNAP RECIPIENTS
Current SNAP recipients who lost food due to Hurricane Helene can apply for food replacement.
To learn more, CLICK HERE
To fill out an application, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA BAPTISTS DISASTER RELIEF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Call 904-253-0502
or text Helene to 27123
FEMA FINANCIAL HELP
Homeowners and renters in Charlotte County who had uninsured losses from Hurricane Helene may be eligible for federal disaster assistance. FEMA may provide financial help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs, vehicle replacement and other essential disaster-related needs.
There are three ways to apply:
1) DisasterAssistance.gov
2) download the FEMA App for mobile devices
3) call FEMA toll-free 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Help is available in many languages.
If you do have insurance, do not wait to file an insurance claim for damage caused by the disaster.
Multi-Agency Resource Center
Open inside the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, 1441 Tamiami Tr., across from the FYE store, to assist residents affected by Hurricane Milton providing local and state resources to support efforts:
10 AM - 6 PM Monday - Saturday
Closed Sundays
Holiday Hours:
Closed Dec. 24 & 25
Closing at noon on Dec. 31
Closed Jan. 1.
**Charlotte County Transit Services is offering free rides to and from the MARC. To schedule a ride, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
7 AM - 7 PM Monday - Saturday at Tringali Park Community Center, 3460 N. Access Road in Englewood.
Holiday Hours:
Closed Dec. 24 & 25
Closing at noon on Dec. 31
Closed Jan. 1.
Disaster Assistance Program for Low-Income Households
The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Disaster Assistance program provides assistance to low-income households following a disaster.
HURRICANE MILTON Q&A
Q: How do I stay up-to-date on information about Hurricane Milton?
A: Sign up for:
Alert Charlotte CLICK HERE
CharCoCares CLICK HERE
A: Follow:
Charlotte County Emergency Management
CLICK HERE
COAD
CLICK HERE
Q: How do I get information if there's no internet or cell service?
A: Information Hubs will be set up at every Charlotte County recreation center and library as soon as it is safe. You can visit these locations for lists of local resources.
Q: I have a family member who lives in Charlotte County but I can't reach them. How do I know that they're okay?
A: The American Red Cross can help. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Q: I have a tractor-trailer full of water/tarps/supplies and want it distributed to those in need. Who do I contact?
A: Contact Chris Oester at: 239-910-4716 or Denise Dull at: 941-289-7628
Q: I want to volunteer to help with Hurricane recovery, who do I contact?
A: Call our Volunteer Resource Center at:
941-370-2734
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