With Wilma Coming, 211 Community Resource Hotline Prepared for Disaster Relief Efforts

2-1-1 Community Resources / Elder Helpline information and referral service, administered by Heart of Florida United Way, is preparing for the likely effects of Hurricane Wilma. Heart of Florida United Way and 2-1-1 are in the process of assessing the available resources for recovery efforts along with local health and human service agencies. 2-1-1 is also preparing for the storm with additional staffing to support our area and other 2-1-1 operations in Florida.

2-1-1 Community Resources / Elder Helpline is an information and referral telephone service available 24/7, free of charge, to every citizen in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. To access this multilingual service, dial 2-1-1 from any landline or dial 407-839-HELP (4357) from a cell phone.

The City of Orlando and Orange County have both acknowledged that 2-1-1 is the appropriate phone number to call with non-emergent health and human service needs.

Please include 2-1-1 when disseminating information to your audience regarding disaster relief resources.

Heart of Florida United Way is Central Florida’s most comprehensive health and human services charity. Your local United Way partners with local businesses, government, other charities, and individuals, to not only increase awareness of local health and human service issues, but also to inspire hope, provide options, and create possibilities for the people in this community.