State of Florida Resources

Florida Division of Emergency Managment (FDEM)

· Offers a wide array of resources for hurricane recovery, including updates on shelter availability, evacuation orders, and state relief efforts.

· Website: Florida Division of Emergency Management

Florida Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

· Available for individuals whose employment has been impacted by a Hurricane and who are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits.

· Apply: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

· Provides short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses affected by the hurricane to help them recover financially.

· Website: Florida Disaster Loan Program

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)

· Helps with housing repairs and recovery for low- and moderate-income households affected by the storm.

· Contact: Local SHIP office via the Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Replacement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

· SNAP Recipients who lost food due to a Hurricane can apply for food replacement by completing the form below. To apply, individuals must:

· Website: My FL Families

Federal Resources

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

· Provides direct financial assistance for housing repairs, temporary housing, and personal recovery expenses. FEMA also offers public assistance to local governments for infrastructure restoration.

· Apply: DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)

FEMA Individual Assistance Program

· Grants for home repairs, rental assistance, and personal property replacement.

· Apply: DisasterAssistance.gov

· use the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET daily. The telephone line is open every day.

FEMA Public Assistance Program

· Grants to local governments and nonprofits for emergency protective measures, public infrastructure repairs, and debris removal.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans

· Low-interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses to cover uninsured losses due to the hurricane.

· Apply: SBA Disaster Loan Program

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

· Provides coverage for flood-related damage for homeowners and businesses with NFIP insurance.

· Website: NFIP

American Red Cross

· Provides emergency shelter, food, and essential items to hurricane victims.

· Website: American Red Cross Disaster Relief

Hillsborough County Resource Centers

Hillsborough Consumer Protection: 813-903-3430

Hillsborough County Sheriffs Non-Emergency Number: 813-247-8200

FEEDING TAMPA BAY: distribution centers are being set up everyday ove the next couple of weeks. For more information on where they are located, visit their site feedingtampabay.com.

NOTICE: Work with your insurance agents. DO NOT sign anything with anyone who may walk and state that they are officially helping you unless they have PROPER Identification. Be clear when reviewing what company or agency they are with. Some people will "appear" officially. Please verify and do not sign anything until you know for certain who they are.

DEBRIS: It is IMPERATIVE that you separate your DEBRIS. Electronics are separate.

COUNTY DEBRIS PICK UP: Residents in the County's collection areas impacted by flooding should place debris curbside without blocking the roadway or storm drains.

Residents not on the map can haul larger amounts of storm debris to the County's five Community Collection Centers, which are open with extended hours to accommodate post- storm cleanup, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Alderman's Ford Solid Waste Facility: 9402 County Road 39, Plant City, FL 33567

Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility: 6209 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584

Northwest County Solid Waste Facility: 8001 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33625

South County Solid Waste Facility: 13000 U.S. 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534

Wimauma Solid Waste Facility: 16180 W. Lake Dr., Wimauma, FL 33598

Pinellas County Resource Centers

Pinellas Consumer Protection: 727-464-6200

Pinellas County Sheriffs Non-Emergency Number: 727-582-6200

FEEDING TAMPA BAY: distribution centers are being set up everyday ove the next couple of weeks. For more information on where they are located, visit their site feedingtampabay.com.

Multiple cooling and charging stations are available throughout the county and can be found here.

Pinellas County Utilities has issued a boil water notice for all southern barrier island customers from John’s Pass to Tierra Verde due to Hurricane Milton impacting water supply to the Tampa Bay area. As well as St. Petersburg, Gulfport, South Pasadena, and Lealman. View more information.

NOTICE: Work with your insurance agents. DO NOT sign anything with anyone who may walk and state that they are officially helping you unless they have PROPER Identification. Be clear when reviewing what company or agency they are with. Some people will "appear" officially. Please verify and do not sign anything until you know for certain who they are.

DEBRIS: It is IMPERATIVE that you separate your DEBRIS. Electronics are separate. For more information about debris pick up and drop off visit the Pinellas County website.

ST PETE BEACH: Horan Park "Comfort" station; water, shower, restrooms, etc. Donations can be brought to 6990 Gulf Boulevard and to St Pete Beach.

Debris at curbside for collection.

TREASURE ISLAND: The debris collection is at the curbside. (More information to follow). Comfort station at TI Park with water, etc.

MADEIRA BEACH: There is a "comfort station" at City Hall (charging stations, cooling etc.) Donations can be accepted here.

NORTH BEACHES (To Indian Rocks Beach): Debris collection will be at curbside (more information to follow) Majority No Power. (More information to follow)

Pasco County Resource Centers

Pasco County Sheriffs Non-Emergency Number: 727-847-8102

FEEDING TAMPA BAY: distribution centers are being set up everyday over the next couple of weeks. For more information on where they are located, visit their site feedingtampabay.com.

The following Pasco County Comfort Stations are open 7 am - 8 pm:

Hudson Library | 8012 Library Rd, Hudson

J Ben Harrill Recreation Complex | 2830 Gulf Trace Blvd, Holiday

Aripeka Baptist Church | 18731 Aripeka Rd

Green Key Location | 6435 US-19, New Port Richey

The following amenities will be available at all locations:

· Air Conditioning

· Restrooms

· Showers (bring your own toiletries)

· Laundry (bring your own supplies)

· Charging stations

NOTICE: Work with your insurance agents. DO NOT sign anything with anyone who may walk and state that they are officially helping you unless they have PROPER Identification. Be clear when reviewing what company or agency they are with. Some people will "appear" officially. Please verify and do not sign anything until you know for certain who they are.

DEBRIS: It is IMPERATIVE that you separate your DEBRIS. Electronics are separate.

COUNTY DEBRIS DROP OFF: Pasco County is accepting free Hurricane Helene- related debris drop-off at the West Pasco Resource Recovery Center, 14606 Hays Road, Spring Hill.

The facility will be open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., until further notice. These services are being provided for people in Pasco only. Be prepared to show proof of residency.