Florida’s Disaster Contractors Network activated for hurricane season

Florida’s Disaster Contractors Network has been activated to support homeowners who may need help with finding Florida-licensed contractors available for emergency home repairs throughout the 2026 Hurricane Season.

DCN is a free resource supported by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) designed to connect homeowners with Florida-licensed contractors and suppliers to perform emergency repairs. DCN also prevents homeowners from being targeted by unlicensed contractors through proactive education and outreach efforts. DBPR is the state agency that licenses and oversees Florida’s more than 87,000 construction industry licensees.

“After a storm, homeowners are often faced with urgent repair decisions at a time when they are most vulnerable to fraud and unlicensed activity,” said Melanie S. Griffin, Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. “The Disaster Contractors Network helps connect Floridians with licensed contractors whose credentials have been verified through DBPR, giving homeowners a trusted resource when they need it most. As we prepare for hurricane season, I encourage Floridians to make DCNOnline.org part of their recovery toolkit and remember to always verify a contractor’s license before hiring.”

HOW IT WORKS: After a hurricane or tropical storm, once homeowners are safely able to assess their home repair needs, they are encouraged to log onto DCNOnline.org and search by county for a list of Florida-licensed contractors in their local community who are providing construction services.

FOR CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: While many Florida contractors and suppliers have already registered, there is still an opportunity for additional Florida-licensed contractors and suppliers to log onto DCNOnline.org to register their licensed company.

TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS: The DCN has been connecting homeowners to licensed contractors for 20 years, and was particularly instrumental in helping Florida get back on its feet after Hurricanes Ian, Michael and Charley.