The FPA has compiled a list of resources to help you, your family, and your pharmacy prepare, weather, and recover from a variety of disasters.

 

🛠️ RX Open

Map of pharmacy statuses during disasters.  To enroll your pharmacy, email Admin@HealthcareReady.org. To report your pharmacy’s status, email ContactUs@HealthcareReady.Org

🛠️Florida Department of Health Emergency Services

This page lists the current health alerts of public health importance from the FLDOH. It also includes information about preparing before a storm, knowing where to find shelter, early prescription refills permitted, emergency information fact sheets, videos and more.  

🛠️Florida Division of Emergency Management

Learn how to make a plan for a possible disaster, what resources are available for recovery after a disaster and what is being done currently to mitigate the effects of natural disasters in Florida. 

🛠️Florida State Assistance Emergency Line

The State Assistance Information Line at 800-342-3557 can provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergencies.

800-342-3557

During an emergency, the hotline is operational daily at set hours depending on the severity of the event. Be sure to stay updated on what your local officials and visit the FloridaDisaster.org during an emergency event.

🛠️Health Care Provider Resources

Links to resources available to providers, partners and the public to assist with preparing for any emergency.

🛠️FEMA Aid

Apply for a variety of federal assistance

🛠️Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Available resources to support you or those you know with recovery efforts after a natural disaster.

🛠️Disaster Distress Helpline

The Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7 crisis counseling service provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the United States. It offers immediate crisis counseling to people affected by disasters, including those affected by natural disasters, pandemics, etc. You can reach the helpline by calling 1-800-985-5990 or texting “TalkWithUs” to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. 

🛠️The American Red Cross

Available resources to support you or those you know with recovering emotionally after a disaster. 

🛠️Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association

Disaster and emergency resources for immediate and short-term assistance for the needs of business, industry, and economic stabilization.  

🛠️The NCPA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund

The NCPA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund was established to provide financial assistance to independent community pharmacy owners for the repair of their pharmacies in the event of disaster or catastrophic event.  

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