Tuesday , November 5 2024

Hurricane Milton: What You Need To Know

Alachua County Property Damage

Report Property Damage Marion County Property Appraiser

To report damage to the Marion County Property Appraiser:

File a report at www.pa.marion.fl.us/damageassessmentreport.aspx,

– Call their office at 352-368-8300

– Email damageassessment@pa.marion.fl.us

– Download the Marion County PA app on a smartphone. Visiting their website or using the app on a smartphone are the fastest ways to report damage.

Even if you report damage to the Marion County Property Appraiser, you should still contact your homeowner’s insurance company or landlord!

Tips for photographing property damage:

1. Ensure Safety First: Assess your surroundings and maintain a safe distance from hazards (live wires, unstable structures, etc.) before taking photos.

2. Be Specific: Take close-up shots of specific damage (broken windows, collapsed walls, roof damage, etc.).

3. Ensure Proper Lighting: Make sure the area is well-lit but avoid glare or harsh shadows. Use natural light when possible, but in low-light conditions use a flashlight or camera flash.

4. Avoid Blurry or Unclear Photos: Hold the camera steady or use a tripod to avoid motion blur.

5. Provide Context: Capture photos from multiple angles (front, side, and back) to show the extent of the damage and include undamaged areas in the photos for comparison.

Citizens Information Line:

The Marion County Emergency Management Citizens Information Line is open today, October 7, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Citizens Information Line will reopen at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, October 8, 2024.

For non-emergency inquiries related to storm preparation and recovery, please call 352-369-7500. For emergencies, always dial 911.

Report Power Outage or Service Interruption GRU

County By County Emergency & Non Emergency Numbers

Alachua

Alachua County Rumor Control Line
352-264-6557

Local Emergency Information
311 (only when activated)

Alachua County Emergency Management
352-264-6500
email: acem@alachuacounty.us

Gainesville Emergency Management
352-334-5078 (non-emergency)

Gainesville Police Department
352-955-1818 (non-emergency)
911 (emergency)

Gainesville Fire Rescue
352-334-5078 (non-emergency)
911 (emergency)

Public Works (downed trees, blocked roads, flooding, sandbags)
352-393-8161
email: pubwrk@gainesvillefl.gov

Debris Removal (Solid Waste)
352-334-2330

GRU Customer Service
352-334-3434

Power Outages, Emergencies and Downed Power Lines
352-334-2871

Natural Gas Service Emergencies
352-334-2550 or 911

Water and Wastewater Service Emergencies
352-334-2711

Red Cross (North Central Florida Chapter)
352-376-4669

RTS
352-334-2600

Marion County

To Report Damage to homes in City of Ocala

352-629-8421

To Report Damage to homes in Marion County

352-620-7422

Down Power Lines:

GRU: 352-334-2871

Ocala Electric Utility: 352-351-6666

Clay Electric: 888-434-9844

Central Florida Electric Cooperative: 352-493-2511

Duke Energy: 800-228-8485

Sumter Electric: 800-732-6141

SECO: 352-237-4107

Withlacoochee River Electric Company: 32-567-5133

Non Emergency Number  

352-732-9111

Non Emergency Questions

352-369-6807

Citizens Information Line

352-369-7500

Marion County: contact the correct source for power issues

Residents reporting power outages or requesting power restoration status updates should contact their power companies directly. The contact information for power companies servicing Marion County is as follows: Clay Electric: 1-888-434-9844
Duke Energy: 
800-228-8485
Ocala Electric: 352-351-6666

Ocala Sanitation Hotline: 352-351-6696

Fire & Rescue

(352) 291-8000

Marion County Police Departments

Dunnellon District Office

352-402-6050

Main Operations Department

352-732-8181

Marion Oaks District Office

352-402-6030

Northeast District Office

352-402-6010

North-Multi District Office

352-438-5920

Ocklawaha District Office

352-402-6020

Silver Springs

352-687-6000

South Marion District Office (The Villages)

352-671-3841

South Multi District Office

352-438-5940

Southwest District Office

352-402-6060

Marion County Utilities

352-307-6000

Levy County

Levy County Non Emergency

352-486-5213

Levy County Emergency

352-486-5155 and 352-486-5576

Gilchrist County

Gilchrist County Non Emergency

386-935-5400

Gilchrist County Emergency

352-463-3198

Gilchrist County Sheriff

352-463-3410

Gilchrist Fire Rescue

386-935-5400

Gilchrist County Emergency

352-463-3198

Trenton

Trenton Public Safety

352-463-4000

Putnam County

Putnam County Sheriff

386-329-0800

Putnam County Emergency Management

386-326-2793

Putnam County Recorded Information Line

386-326-7132

Crescent City

Crescent City Emergency Information

  • Shelters (including pet friendly)
  • Power Outage Maps (Florida Power & Clay Electric)
  • Evacuation Zones
  • Putnam Emergency Alert System

Bradford County

Bradford County Emergency Management 

904-966-6910

Bradford County Emergency Operations Center

904-966-6300

Bradford Combined District Center

904-966-6161

Dixie County

Dixie County Fire Rescue

352-498-1240

Dixie County Emergency Operation Center

352-498-1240

Dixie County Emergency Management Director

352-498-1240

Dixie County Public Works

Road Department

352-498-1239

Solid Waste & Recycling

352-498-1239

Suwannee County

Suwannee Water & Sewer District

352-542-7570

Suwanee Valley Electric Cooperative

• To report a power outage or downed lines, call (800)752-0025

• An outage map is available at http://outages.svec-coop.com

Lafayette County

Lafayette County Non Emergency 

386-294-1301

Lafayette County Utilities

• Natural gas emergencies: 1-800-432-4770

Duke Energy

• To report a power outage or downed line, call (800)-228-8485.

An outage map is available at http://outagemap.duke-energy.com/fl/m.html

Rumor Control

• Lafayette County Emergency Management: Call 294-1950

State Assistance Information Line

1-800-342-3557

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES 

Anyone, including family members, may elect to receive UF Alerts for the Gainesville campus by downloading the GatorSafe app onto their mobile device. The app helps users make emergency calls, receive UF alerts and perform other functions that improve their personal safety and security. 

In addition to the UF homepage, which is the main resource for the latest information, updates will be provided via UF’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. UF’s Severe Weather Updates and Emergency Management websites also provide the latest information on weather alerts and resources to help you prepare for hurricane season. 

You can also monitor the UF Public Safety Twitter feed, and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network offers a free Florida Storms app to stay informed about potential weather and other hazards. 

Frequently monitor local media (WRUF-TV [Cox Cable Channel 6], 89.1 FM, 103.7 FM and 850 AM) for storm updates and information from local officials. 

Information will be updated daily on UF’s Rumor Control Line: 1-866-UF-FACTS (866-833-2287). 

Live local coverage from the UF Weather Center is available at wuft.org/news/weather/. Statewide information from the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network is available on the mobile app Florida Storms. Updates will also be available via the Florida Storms’ Twitter and Facebook page. 

The IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website provides you with information on how you can protect yourself, your loved one and your property. 

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