Natural Disaster Resource Center

Last updated October 7, 2024 at 4:04 p.m. (ET)

ACD is providing the following information to inform chemical distributors about the impacts of storms this hurricane season and offer resources for emergency preparedness and response.

Below are resources distributors can use to ensure the safety and security of their products and their employees.

State of Florida Re-entry Procedures
Local elected officials and Law Enforcement Officers will work together to determine when an area is safe enough for individuals to return.
At that point, individuals and businesses seeking to provide essential commodities and services to impacted areas will be allowed reentry by possessing and presenting to local officials:

A valid government-issued ID, such as a Driver’s License or passport;
Proof of Employment, such as Employer credentials or a letter on employer letterhead; and
A Demonstrated Need to enter the area, such as a work order, inventory list, or employer authorization. Local officials know their communities and are well-suited to facilitate a safe and timely reentry process.

Businesses can receive updated information regarding the transportation and distribution of essential commodities during a state of emergency declared by the Governor by registering in advance at www.FloridaDisaster.biz.

The FloridaDisaster.biz portal is an information and resource-sharing site catered to the private sector for critical updates during a disaster.

Please visit Business Re-entry Procedures (floridajobs.org) for more information on Florida Reentry procedures.

Florida ESF-18 Business and Industry Contact Information:

esf18@em.myflorida.com
(850) 815-4925

Be advised that Local Law Enforcement and Public Safety Forces may restrict access to areas due to safety concerns. Please ensure you have informed the respective state private sector contact that you are planning to/attempting to enter an area before doing so.

CISA & FEMA: Cross-Sector Business and Infrastructure Partners Conference Series

You are invited to join a Cross-Sector Business and Infrastructure partners conference series concerning Hurricanes Helene and Milton, hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These meetings will include an incident overview and storm updates, updates from CISA and FEMA regional personnel, reports on community lifelines, and an open forum for questions and information sharing.

These meetings will occur daily until further notice utilizing the ZOOM registration link and conference phone bridge listed below. Please note these are the same as previously used for Hurricane Helene.

Date: Daily, starting Monday, October 7 until further notice

Time: 3:00 pm Eastern

Please register by clicking this link: ESF #14 Call: Hurricane Helene Registration

Or join by calling: 1-669-254-5252 Passcode: 1610933278#

The meeting will open 10 minutes prior to the conference.

Please contact CISA Central if you have any questions (Office: 202-282-9201 | Email: central@cisa.dhs.gov).

Natural Disaster-Related Scams

Companies should remain alert for malicious cyber activity following natural disasters. Attackers target disaster victims and concerned citizens by leveraging social engineering tactics, techniques, and procedures. These including phishing emails, social media posts, and text messages, where they pose as trustworthy persons or organizations and solicit personal information.

- FTC Staying Alert to Disaster-related Scams

- FTC Before Giving to a Charity

- CFPB Frauds and Scams

- CISA Using Caution with Email Attachments

- CISA Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks

Federal Resources