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Disaster Resources

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2024

Hurricane Milton – Key Information for Florida

On October 8, 2024, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra declared a Public Health EmergencyExternal Website exists in Florida since October 5, 2024 due to Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Helene – Key Information for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

On September 28, 2024, Health Secretary Xavier Becerra declared Public Health Emergencies for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. The waivers are retroactive for the dates listed below for each state:

  • Florida – September 23
  • Georgia – September 24
  • North Carolina – September 25
  • South Carolina – September 25
  • Tennessee – September 26

Visit the List of Public Health Emergency Declarations webpage for more information.External Website

Hurricane Francine – Key Information for Louisiana

On September 12, 2024, Health Secretary Xavier Becerra declared a Public Health EmergencyExternal Website in Louisiana starting from September 10, 2024, because of Hurricane Francine.

Hurricane Debby – Information for Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina

On August 6, 2024, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra declared a Public Health EmergencyExternal Website exists in Florida since August 1, 2024 due to Hurricane Debby.

On August 7, 2024, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra declared a Public Health EmergencyExternal Website in Georgia and South Carolina since August 4, 2024 due to Hurricane Debby.

Hurricane Beryl – Information for Texas

On July 12, 2024, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra declared a Public Health EmergencyExternal Website in multiple counties in the state of Texas due to Hurricane Beryl.

2024 Hurricane Season Update from CGS

Hurricane season is just around the corner, officially kicking off on June 1, 2024, and running until November 30, 2024. Are you ready?

2023

Hurricane Idalia – Information for Florida and Georgia

On August 30, 2023, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra determined that a Public Health EmergencyExternal Website exists in Florida due to Hurricane Idalia.

On September 12, 2023, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra determined that a Public Health EmergencyExternal Website exists in Georgia since August 30, 2023, due to Hurricane Idalia.

2023 Hurricane Season Update from CGS

Hurricane season is just around the corner, officially kicking off on June 1, 2023, and running until November 30, 2023. Are you ready?

Information for Mississippi Due to Recent Storms

On March 27, 2023, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra determined that a Public Health EmergencyExternal website exists in Mississippi as the result of the continued consequences of severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes. Click on the links below for helpful resources:

Other CMS Resources

Hurricanes & tropical stormsExternal Website

Current non-COVID emergenciesExternal Website

Updated: 01.15.2025

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