Important Resources for Storm Recovery
We hope you and your family are safe. We understand this is a challenging time for many in our community, and we want to ensure you have access to the resources available to support your recovery. Please take a moment to fill out this form. Your responses will help us understand your needs and connect you with the appropriate resources.
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ResourcesSTORM SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY BRIDGE LOAN IS NOW OPEN!
Businesses across Hillsborough County that were impacted by Hurricane can now apply to the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. To apply, click here 
American Red Cross Tampa Bay Chapter
Emergency shelter, food, and disaster relief Phone: 813-348-4820 Boricuas de Corazon Disaster relief supplies (food, water, hygiene products, etc.) Phone: 954-496-1463 Crisis Clean Up Cleanup services after Hurricane Helene Phone: 844-9651286 Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 emotional support for those affected by hurricanes Phone: 1-800-985-5990 Duke Energy Power outage and restoration assistance Phone: 1-800-228-8485 Feeding Tampa Bay Emergency food distribution services Phone: 813-254-1190 FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Financial assistance for home repairs, temporary housing, and other needs Phone: 1-800-621-3362 Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Statewide disaster recovery updates and resources Online recovery resources and storm updates Hillsborough County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Assistance with FEMA applications, insurance claims, and more Find the nearest DRC after the hurricane Hillsborough County Emergency Management Updates on recovery services, debris removal, and shelters Phone: 813-272-5900 Hillsborough County Emergency Shelters Shelter for displaced residents Locations include local schools and community centers Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Storm debris removal services Instructions on curbside pickup of storm debris Metropolitan Ministries Food, shelter, and financial assistance Phone: 813-209-1000 South Bay Hospital (Sun City Center) Emergency medical care Phone: 813-634-3301 Sun City Center Emergency Squad Emergency medical transport and assistance Phone: 813-634-3800 TECO Energy (Tampa Electric) Power restoration updates and bill relief programs Phone: 1-877-588-1010 Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) - FEMA Temporary lodging for hurricane survivors Check eligibility and apply U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Low-interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses Apply online for disaster loans United Way Suncoas (UWS) Disstaer Resiliency United Way Suncoast (UWS) Disaster Resiliency 211 HELPLINE. Storm Recovery Resources Hurricane Helene Damage Reporting Form Disaster Response Ministries International Emotional and Spiritual Care Support Pastors Raul and Robin Velasquez: (813) 447-3010 
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Information gathered from different emails received from ELI partners and OpenAI (2024). Response from ChatGPT regarding disaster relief resources. ChatGPT (OpenAI). Retrieved from https://chat.openai.com/ |
If you'd like to help those affected by the recent storm, Hillsborough County has established the Hillsborough County Disaster Relief Fund. Your donation will directly support recovery efforts for residents impacted by named storms or other local disasters. Every contribution makes a difference in rebuilding our community. Donate here.
