2024 Hurricane Milton (census.gov)

Devastating hurricane-force winds are expected along portions of the west coast of Florida, where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Milton is forecast to remain a hurricane as it crosses the Florida Peninsula and life-threatening hurricane-force winds, especially in gusts, are expected to spread inland across in the peninsula. Preparations to protect life and property in the warning areas should be complete by tonight. (National Hurricane Center)

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Hurricane Milton

Learn how the U.S. government is responding to Hurricane Milton. Find resources to help you recover from the disaster.

Disaster preparation

• Find the latest Hurricane Milton information from FEMA including information on evacuation orders and how to find shelters in Florida.
• The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Milton page features forecasts, maps, imagery, and more. And hurricanes.gov/#milton from NOAA's National Hurricane Center offers additional maps and advisories.
• The U.S. Census Bureau's Hurricane Milton page offers safety information, news on emergency declarations, and more.
• Get tips from the Department of Defense to prepare for a hurricane and read stories about DOD's work in recovery efforts.

Health

• Mental health - Call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990. The national hotline provides free 24/7 crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing ASL callers can use a videophone or ASL Now.
• Find disaster information from TRICARE. And learn about temporary prescription refill waivers for beneficiaries in Florida affected by Hurricane Milton.
• Check military hospital and clinic websites in areas affected by Hurricane Helene for closures and other important information.
  • Patrick Space Force Base
  • MacDill Air Force Base
  • Naval Hospital Jacksonville
  • Moody Air Force Base
  • Eisenhower Army Medical Center
  • Winn Army Health Clinic 

Food assistance, food safety, and agriculture

• USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced temporary changes to food programs in response to Hurricane Milton. Changes vary by state (see the FNS disaster assistance page for links to state-specific information), but may include:
  • Extended timelines for SNAP recipients to report the loss of food due to power outages
  • Allowing SNAP benefits to be used to purchase hot foods
  • Flexibility for child nutrition programs to change how and when meals are served and what food items make up a meal. Parents may also be allowed to pick up food.
• The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service offers food safety guidance following a disaster. 
• Learn about USDA assistance for agricultural producers and rural communities in response to Hurricane Milton.

Immigration enforcement

During Hurricane Milton, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will not conduct immigration enforcement activities at protected areas including:

• Along evacuation routes
• Sites used for sheltering
• Distribution sites for emergency supplies, food, or water
• Registration sites for disaster-related assistance or reuniting families and loved ones.

Weather, maps, and data tools

• The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shares real-time and interactive data related to Hurricane Milton.