Flood cleanup help in Florida

Official links checked 2026-11-02. All states

Where to find cleanup kits and supplies, equipment rental, disaster assistance and well testing after a flood in Florida. This page links to official sources; programs open only after some disasters, so check each one for current help.

Cleanup kits and supplies

• Florida Division of Emergency Management: the state emergency management agency posts recovery information and help after declared disasters.
• American Red Cross: find your local chapter. The Red Cross hands out cleanup kits and supplies after some disasters; see Red Cross disaster relief and recovery services.
• Call 211 to ask about local cleanup supplies, volunteers and recovery help near you.

Equipment rental

Pumps, wet/dry vacuums, dehumidifiers, fans and pressure washers can be rented from national chains. Check the store finder for a location and availability near you:

• Home Depot tool and truck rental
• Lowe’s store locator

Disaster assistance

• DisasterAssistance.gov: apply for federal help after a declared disaster.
• FEMA: disasters and declarations in Florida
• 211: free local information line for recovery services.

Well testing after a flood in Florida

Use a state-certified lab for a bacteria test. Our Florida certified lab list is copied from the official state list. Your county or local health department can tell you about any free or low-cost testing offered after a flood. Source for the lab list: Florida Department of Health (lab certification).

Your well after a flood

1. Stay away from the wellhead and pump until the power is off and floodwater has gone down. Electrical parts may be wet.
2. Do not drink the well water until it has been tested. Use bottled water or boil water as your health department advises.
3. Check the wellhead for damage, debris, a loose or missing cap, or soil washed away around the casing.
4. Disinfect the well (shock chlorination) if floodwater reached it, following EPA guidance for your well after a flood. Our shock chlorination calculator helps estimate the amount of chlorine.
5. Test for total coliform and E. coli at a state-certified lab once the chlorine has been flushed out, and test again later to confirm the water stays clean.

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Informational page. Programs, kits and rentals depend on the disaster and location; follow your local health department and emergency officials.