FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 2005
CONTACT:  Public Information (850) 921-0384

Florida Emergency Information Line Deactivated

TALLAHASSEE – Due to low call volume, the State Emergency Response Team has deactivated the Florida Emergency Information Line (FEIL). Please note these other important numbers:

• American Red Cross Donation Line: 1-800-HELP-NOW
• American Red Cross Missing Persons Information: 1-866-Get-Info
• FEMA: 1-800-621-FEMA
• Alabama Emergency Information Line: 1-205-280-2247
• Alabama Traffic Hotline: 1-800-843-0699
• Louisiana Emergency Information Line: 1-225-925-7525
• Louisiana Traffic Hotline: 1-800-256-7036
• Mississippi Emergency Information Line: 1-601-352-9100
• Mississippi Traffic Hotline: 1-601-353-7017

Due to Florida’s operational support of Hurricane Katrina response efforts across the Southeastern United States, the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee remains at a Level 1 activation.

For information regarding Hurricane Katrina response efforts, please visit www.FloridaDisaster.org.

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