HURRICANE HELENE: Cleanup help, FP&L assistance, Charlotte County hiring temp workers

PORT CHARLOTTE — Help is available for cleaning up damage from Hurricane Helene.

Crisis Cleanup connects people with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to assist with cleanup after a storm such as mucking out, trees, tarp, debris.

Anyone can call 844-965-1386 to ask for help.

This hotline will remain open through Oct. 11. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need.

This hotline cannot assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, or insurance. Volunteers work free of charge and provide the tools and equipment necessary to complete the work.

For storm information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000. Those with internet access can find information on resources at CharlotteCountyFL.gov/storm.

FPL Customer Assistance Team offering support to Charlotte County residents

The Florida Power & Light Customer Assistance Team will be on site at the Mid-County Regional Library parking lot, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte on Saturday, Sept. 28.

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