The effects of Hurricane Ian have been devastating to the SWFL community. During this hectic and chaotic time, finding resources can be overwhelming. To help SWFL residents, below is a list of local and national resources available. You are encouraged to share this list with others who may need it in the community.
As we work together to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ian, our Community Outreach Team is available to help patients and community members navigate resources and connect families with the appropriate help. The multilingual team can be reached at 239.675.7080 or Outreach@HealthcareSWFL.org, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tetanus Vaccination Events – Collier County
To prevent potential bacterial infections associated with disaster clean up, Healthcare Network in collaboration with the Department of Health, Collier County is holding mobile tetanus vaccination events, see details below. Please call Healthcare Network’s multilingual Community Outreach Team at 239.675.7080 or email outreach@healthcareswfl.org for more information.
- Date: Wednesday, October 5
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Collier County Department of Health, 3339 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples - Date: Wednesday, October 5
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: NCH Healthcare Clinic, 40 Heathwood, Marco Island - Date: Thursday, October 6
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: State Farmers Market, 424 New Market Road, Immokalee - Date: Thursday, October 6
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: 608 Collier Ave., Everglades City - Date: Friday, October 7
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sugden Regional Park, 4284 Avalon Dr., Naples - Date: Friday, October 7
Time: 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Location: TBD
- Collier County Emergency Management Emergency Management | 239.252.3600
- Collier county Hunger & Homeless Coalition 239.263.9363 | executivedirector@collierhomelesscoalition.org
- Collier County Hurricane Hotline (non-emergency) Dial 311 | 239.252.8999 (if calling from outside Collier County). Marco Island Hotline (non-emergency) 239.389.5050
- Collier Resource Center 239.434.2030
Collier Resource Center does the legwork and connects you to the agencies that can help. Our trained volunteers have the knowledge and connections to match you with more sources than you ever believed were available - Crisis Cleanup https://www.fema.gov/disaster/hurricane-ian |1.800.451.1954
- Emergency Shelter Operations 239.252.7058
- FEMA – www.DisasterAssistance.gov | 1.800.621.3362
Individuals affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida now can apply for assistance. - Florida’s Emergency Information for Hurricane Ian www.floridadisaster.org/info/
Get the latest information on missing persons, disaster relief funds, emergency shelters, power outages and other critical resources - Harry Chapin Food Bank 239.334.7007 | www.harrychapinfoodbank.org
- Harry Chapin Food Bank feeds more than a quarter of a million people each month through their food distribution programs
- Meals of Hope 239.537.7775 | www.mealsofhope.org
- Red Cross Disaster Response and Relief: Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter 239.278.3401 | https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html to find an open shelter (enter zip code)
- Red Cross Disaster Distress Helpline 1.800.985.5990
- Salvation Army 239.775.9447 | www.salvationarmynaples.org | Financial Assistance: 239.210.4009 (by appointment only). Housing and Homeless, Food Pantry
- State Assistance Information Line 1.800.342.3557
The Florida State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) has been activated to provide an additional resource for Floridians to receive up-to-date information regarding Hurricane Ian - St. Matthew’s House (Food & Housing) 239.774.0500 | https://stmatthewshouse.org/
Transitional Housing – Email: intake@stmatthewshouse.org - United Way Dial 211 | www.unitedway.org
Through partnerships with 37 local nonprofit agencies, UWCK mobilizes the caring power of community to get resources where they are needed most during and after crisis
Community Resources
TEXT MESSAGING OPTIONS, MOBILE APPS, SOCIAL MEDIA
- Collier Cares App
Collier CARES is a Mobile and Web App for the purpose of connecting people in need with critical resources and services available in Collier County - Collier County Government Facebook Page For the most up-to-date Hurricane information and Resources. Type: ‘Collier County, Florida’ in search, then click the option to follow the page
- Emergency Shelter Text SHELTER and ZIP CODE to 43362
- Red Cross Disaster Distress Help Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
OTHER WEBSITES TO CONNECT TO HURRICANE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
- https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/
- https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/find-assistance
- https://www.fema.gov/
- https://www.fljobs.org To apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
- https://www.floridahealth.gov/about/emergency.html
- https://www.floridadisaster.org/
- https://www.floridadisaster.org/shelter-status/
- https://www.redcross.org/
- https://Xfinity.com/wifi For a map of Free public Xfinity WIFI Hotspots
TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT:
- The Red Cross www.redcross.org
- Volunteer Florida www.volunteerflorida.org
- United Way Dial 211 | www.unitedway.org
