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Emergency & hurricane resources
FRLA serves on the State Emergency Response Team as a member of ESF 18, coordinating help for businesses before, during, and after a disaster. Stay informed and get a plan — hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30.
Donate to the FRLA Disaster Relief FundActive emergency orders
2026 Executive and Emergency Orders
- Executive Order 26-01
Emergency Management — extends Executive Order 25-101 on the Northwest Florida May tornadoes.
- Executive Order 26-02
Emergency Management — extends Executive Order 24-208 on Hurricane Helene.
- Executive Order 26-03
Emergency Management — extends Executive Order 24-156 on Hurricane Debby.
- Executive Order 26-16
Emergency Management — extends Executive Order 24-214 on Hurricane Milton.
- Florida Helene and Milton Recovery Fact Sheet
Preparation — make a plan
- Always Ready Natural Disasters Guide
The National Restaurant Association's restaurant-specific guide to what to do before, during, and after a natural disaster.
- Florida Business Disaster Planning Toolkit
Preparedness, response, and recovery information for Florida businesses.
- FLGetAPlan.com
Build a customized business disaster plan — and encourage employees to build a family emergency plan.
- FloridaDisaster.biz
The Division of Emergency Management's site for readying your business before, during, and after an emergency.
- Alert Florida
Sign up for statewide emergency alerts and local public-safety notifications.
- SERT Private Sector Lodging Survey
Lodging operators are encouraged to complete the State Emergency Response Team survey ahead of hurricane season.
- DBPR Hurricane Guide
- Hurricane-ready checklist — Florida Hospitality Risk Advisors
From FRLA allied member FLHRA.
- Hurricane Preparedness Checklist — Signal Restoration Services
From FRLA allied member Signal Restoration Services.
- American Red Cross Ready Rating
A plan works best when your staff are prepared at home, too.
- VISIT FLORIDA hurricane resources
- Crisis communications tips
Response
- USDA food safety after a hurricane
Refrigerated food must stay at 41°F or below and frozen food at 0°F or below. Discard anything exposed to storm water or debris — when in doubt, throw it out. See also the Division of Hotels and Restaurants' emergency recovery guidelines.
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants — emergency recovery
- FEMA Emergency Lodging Assistance (ELA)
Lodging operators are encouraged to sign up. ELA reimburses lodging for pre-qualified individuals from designated disaster areas. Questions: 1-866-545-9865 or femahousing@clclodging.com. Individuals seeking lodging can call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.
Recovery
- Dislocated Worker Grants
Temporary disaster-relief jobs for Floridians laid off by a storm. Find details at your local CareerSource center.
- Insurance help — CFO Consumer Helpline
Free help reviewing policies and filing claims: 1-877-693-5236. Verify an agent's or adjuster's license at the link.
- Event insurance — VISIT FLORIDA
- Hurricane retention tax credit
Businesses in a disaster area may qualify for up to $2,400 per employee retained after a hurricane. Synergi Partners offers FRLA members a complimentary evaluation: 843-245-3903.
- Price gouging — know the law
Under a declared state of emergency, F.S. 501.160 prohibits gross price increases on essential commodities, including hotel rooms. Report price gouging to the Attorney General at 1-866-9-NO-SCAM.
- Disaster-area re-entry
To re-enter an impacted area, bring a government-issued ID, proof of employment, and a demonstrated need (work order, inventory list, or employer authorization). ESF 18 Private Sector Hotline: (850) 410-1403.
- SBA disaster assistance loans
Call 1-800-659-2955.
- Share your webcam with VISIT FLORIDA
Open for business? A live stream on VISIT FLORIDA's Florida Now page shows travelers your area is ready.
How to help
When disaster strikes, Florida's hospitality industry opens its doors to evacuees, utility workers, and first responders, and restaurants feed thousands in shelters. FRLA encourages anyone who wants to help to support the Florida Disaster Fund.
- FRLA Disaster Relief Fund
- Florida Disaster Fund
Give online, or text DISASTER to 20222 for a one-time $10 donation. Questions: info@volunteerflorida.org or (850) 414-7400.
For visitors & residents
- FloridaDisaster.org
Shelters, road closures, and evacuation routes.
- FEMA lodging assistance
Evacuees needing help paying for lodging can apply online or call 800-621-3362. Participating Transitional Shelter Assistance hotels are listed there too.
- Travel FAQs during hurricane season
- FL511 — travel and roadway updates
Or call 511.
- Boil-water notices
Need help after a storm?
The FRLA team is here for members during an emergency.