Resources

Disaster Recovery Centers

The Federal Emergency Management Agency may establish Disaster Recovery Centers. Locations will depend on the damages. Services may include:

Temporary housing

Low-interest small business loans

Unemployment assistance

Individual and family grants

Crisis counseling

Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

FEMA Internet Registration
FEMA Phone Registration:
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
TTY 1-800-462-7585

Disaster Declarations

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Tax Relief in Disaster Situations

U.S. Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Disaster Assistance

Small Business Association (SBA)’s Office of Disaster Assistance provides low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery & equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster.

Pinellas County Economic Development assists business owners through Florida’s Emergency Bridge Loan program, which provides a temporary cash flow to businesses impacted by a disaster.

Find out what benefits you might be eligible to receive at Government Benefit Programs.

Tampa Emergency Hotline until 7 p.m. 1.833.872.4636 tampa.gov/hurricane

Emergency Assistance and Shelters:

Pinellas County Emergency Management: For shelter locations and recovery resources, visit pinellascounty.org/emergency.

Pasco County Emergency Management: Stay updated on shelters and resources at pascocountyfl.net/EM.

Manatee County Emergency Management: Visit mymanatee.org/emergency for assistance and recovery information.

Sarasota County Emergency Services: Find resources and shelter information at scgov.net/emergency.

Food and Water Distribution:

Feeding Tampa Bay: This organization is coordinating food distribution efforts across the region. Visit feedingtampabay.org for details on where to get help.

United Way: They are providing food resources throughout our affected counties. Check their website for more information. Call 211 or 727.210.4211or text you zip code to 898-211

Mental Health Support:

Disaster Distress Helpline: If you need emotional support, please call 1-800-985-5990. They are available 24/7 to provide assistance.

Home Repairs and Assistance:

Pinellas County Housing Authority: For temporary housing and repair resources, visit pchabuildingcommunity.org.

Pasco County Community Development: Check pascocountyfl.net/CommunityDevelopment for housing assistance programs.

Manatee County Community Development: More information on home repair resources is available at mymanatee.org/communitydev.

Sarasota County Housing Authority: For help with housing needs, visit scgov.net/housing.

Other Relief Resource

For assistance with relocation or other needs in the aftermath of a storm, contact the American Red Cross Tampa Bay Chapter at 813-348-4820.

For information on assistance not covered by the American Red Cross, call 211 Tampa Bay Cares by dialing 211 from any phone.

Helping Hands Emergency Help Grant – https://helpinghandsact.com/florida/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvZbuyuvviAMVNqFaBR3X0Ak4EAAYASAAEgKA7vD_BwE