Summersill: Stay prepared for Hurricane Milton

Marsha Summersill, a candidate in the State House District 39 election, released a list of resources to be utilized during Hurricane Milton:

Friend,

As Hurricane Milton approaches our area, it’s important that we all take steps to stay safe and well-prepared. Below, we’ve compiled a list of essential resources to help you navigate this storm.

1. Emergency Services and Hotlines

• Orange County Emergency Management: (407) 836-9140
• Seminole County Emergency Management: (407) 665-5102
• Florida Division of Emergency Management: (850) 815-4000

2. Weather Updates and Alerts

• National Weather Service: Stay updated with real-time forecasts and alerts on their website here.
• NOAA Weather Radio: Tune in to your local NOAA Weather Radio station for continuous updates.

3. Emergency Preparedness

• Seminole Office of Emergency Management
• Orange County Office of Emergency Management: For local preparedness information, you can find the office’s Hurricane Safety Guide here.
• Ready.gov: Access detailed hurricane preparedness guides on their website here.
• American Red Cross: Download the Red Cross Emergency App for alerts, and check their hurricane tips here.

4. Community Support and Assistance

• 2-1-1 United Way: Dial 2-1-1 for assistance with food, housing, and financial resources.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: For local food distribution points, visit here.

5. Utilities and Power Outages

• Duke Energy: Report outages and check status here, or call 1-800-228-8485.
• Florida Power & Light Storm Center: Visit here for updates on power restoration.

6. Insurance Claims

• National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): Information on flood insurance claims can be found here, or call 1-888-379-9531.
• Florida Office of Insurance Regulation: For help with other insurance claims, visit here, or call (850) 413-3140.

As we prepare for Hurricane Milton, let’s remember that we are stronger when we work together. Stay safe, check on your neighbors, and don’t hesitate to use these resources if needed.