Leon County Emergency Information Portal
- Risk Shelters – All shelters are pet-accessible. Please bring a crate or carrier for your pet. The Florida Division of Emergency Management has partnered with Uber to provide Floridians free rides (up to $35 each way) to shelters in counties under a state of emergency for Helene. To get a ride, residents can download the Uber app, tap Account on the bottom right and tap Wallet, and add promo code HELENERELIEF.
- Chiles High School, 7200 Lawton Chiles Lane
- Lincoln High School, 3838 Trojan Trail
- Godby High School, 1717 W. Tharpe Street
- Leon High School, 550 E. Tennessee Street
- SAIL High School, 2006 Jackson Bluff Road
- Fort Braden School, 15100 Blountstown Hwy
- Fairview Middle School, 3415 Zillah Street
- Visit LeonReady.com for disaster resilience resources, including the 2024-25 Disaster Survival Guide.
- Sign up for Leon Alerts to receive time-sensitive emergency messages related to severe weather, evacuations, and other incidents.
- Download the Citizens Connect App for emergency news and alerts, available in the Apple or Google Play stores.
North Florida Red Cross
Download the Red Cross Emergency App for weather alerts and preparedness guides, and locate resources in the wake of the storm.
If you or a loved one needs resources, call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Second Harvest is prepared to provide food, water, and other essential supplies to those affected by Hurricane Helene. If you are looking for food, wanting to donate or volunteer go online HERE or call (850) 562-3033.
Florida Division of Emergency Management
- Hurricane Helene Updates & Statewide Information – The Florida Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. The Division prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, working together to ensure that Florida is prepared to respond to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate against their impacts.
- Recovery Resources – The Recovery Bureau works to maximize disaster assistance to eligible public entities, individuals, and families through various State and Federal disaster assistance programs. These programs help rebuild lives and communities impacted by a major disaster and begin the recovery process.
