Preparing for a Hurricane

2023 Hurricane Idalia

For our members affected by Hurricane Idalia, we are here to help you.

Early medication refills are available for members in the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Nassau, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, and Wakulla Counties.
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has opened their Family Resource Support Centers to access disaster relief resources. Visit the Family Resource Support Center website for the most up-to-date information. You may also call 1-850-300-HOPE (4673) to speak to a Hope Navigator for assistance.
Visit www.floridadisaster.org/updates for more information on shelters, food assistance, distribution sites and more.

Please contact AmeriHealth Caritas Florida Member Services at 1-855-355-9800 (TTY 1-855-358-5856) if you need additional assistance.

Start thinking about where you and your family will go during a weather emergency.
If you have pets, you should think about where they will go; emergency shelters don’t usually take animals.
Keep in mind that you may have access to telehealth for your medical needs during a storm.
Check the guidelines at your local shelter ahead of time to find out about any COVID-19 screenings or requirements.
If you have special medical needs, go online to register for the special needs shelter in your county.

Keep supplies on hand, like medications and extra food and bottled water.
If you plan to stay in a shelter, you should also bring personal protective equipment, like face masks and hand sanitizer.

Tune in to the news when a storm or hurricane is developing nearby. Listen to evacuation orders. Don’t wait until the last minute to leave.
To get in touch with AmeriHealth Caritas Florida in a weather emergency, call Member Services at 1-855-355-9800 (TTY 1-855-358-5856). You can also check our website for updated information.
If you have problems getting medications before evacuating for a storm, please call Pharmacy Member Services 1-855-371-3963.