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We encourage you to take this time to make sure that your business or home is prepared in the event of a flood or high winds.  To assist you further, we have attached information regarding preparation tips.

Emergency Hurricane Preparation Checklist for Business Owners

Hurricane Preparation Tips for Residents & Homeowners


Below you will find phone numbers, websites and emails that may be helpful to you.  Please keep this information in case of emergency.

FEMAFEMA logo
http://www.fema.gov/
FEMA Recovering from a Disaster
FEMA Hurricane specific information

Disaster Aid Hotlines
Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
Call 1-800-462-7585 (TTY)

STATE OF FLORIDA: HURRICANE RESOURCES
Florida Division of Emergency Management: http://www.floridadisaster.org/
Emergency Shelter Information: http://floridadisaster.org/shelters/

Important Phone Numbers
American Red Cross: 1-866-438-4636
Florida Division of Emergency Management: 1-850-413-9900
Report Price Gouging: 1-800-HELPFLA
Report Insurance Fraud: 1-800-342-2762
Check a contractor’s license: 1-800-487-1395
Unemployment Compensation: 1-800-204-2418
Salvation Army Prayer & Spiritual Support Hotline: 1-888-363-2769
Elder Services Hotline: 1-800-963-5337
Army Corps of Engineers (Blue Tarp Program): 888-766-3258

Report Power Outages:
TECO: 813-223-0800 (local)
Duke Energy: 1-800-228-8485
Withlacoochee Electric: (352) 567-5133
Peace River Electric: 1-800-282-3824
Sumter Electric: 1-800-SECO-141
Florida Power and Light: 1-800-4-OUTAGE

Please contact your W3 representative with any questions 727.522.7777