Tornado Recovery Information

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Need Insurance Claims Assistance?
Call 1-800-22-STORM (1-800-227-8676). The Florida Department of Financial Services has insurance specialists ready to help you understand the steps you need to take to process your insurance claim and recover from the tornado damage. Click here to learn more about the disaster assistance helpline.

Press Releases

• CFO Sink Announces Storm Hotline Activated, DFS and State Fire Marshal's Office Coordinating Assistance
• Insurance Commissioner Issues Order Prohibiting Cancellation of Insurance Policies for Victims of Tornadoes
• CFO Sink: Storm Line Remains Activated, Mobile Assistance Units Still in Several Locations

After the Disaster: Tips to help you recover Tips on dealing with damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters, including numbers to call for assistance with insurance issues. (Also available in Spanish)

How we can help:

Phone:
Call us tollfree at 1-800-22-STORM (1-800-227-8676)

DFS Regional Offices:

Daytona Beach
135 Executive Circle, Suite 103
Daytona Beach, FL
386-947-1746

Orlando
400 W. Robinson St., N401
Orlando, FL
407-835-4400

In your area:

FEMA is set up in the hardest hit recovery areas. Click here to find out the location nearest you.

To apply for FEMA assistance, click here:
http://www.fema.gov/

Shelters
http://www.eoconline.org/EM_Live/shelter.nsf

Red Cross Assistance
http://www.redcross.org/

To find a loved one or register so someone can find you
Safe and Well Registry
https://disastersafe.redcross.org/

Florida Disaster Links

• Florida State Emergency Response Team
• Public Emergency Preparedness Info
• Florida Division of Emergency Management Tornado Info

Contact the FLDFS body>