Storm recovery resources from federal, state, local and other providers
Additional Partner Resources
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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has launched the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program offering low-interest or interest-free loans to agricultural and aquaculture producers who have experienced damage or loss from recent hurricanes.
- The deadline to apply has closed
- Website: Check your application at the FDACS loan program page
- Phone: (850) 617-7200
Disaster Legal Hotline: (833) 514-2940
Fannie Mae offers free disaster recovery counseling services for homeowners and renters impacted by recent hurricanes. The counselors are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and can help residents navigate the recovery process weekdays from 8 AM to 10 PM. Conversations are confidential and provided through nonprofit counseling partners in multiple languages. Services may include:
- Recovery assessment and action plan
- Assistance with online recovery forms and educational resources
- Help with claims and denials (i.e. Insurance, FEMA, Small Business Administration)
Website: FannieMae.com/HERE2HELP
Phone: (855) HERE2HELP or (855) 437-3243
FEMA Displacement Assistance may help homeowners and renters who can’t return to their home because it was damaged by any of the recent hurricanes After receiving an inspection, an applicant may receive Displacement Assistance, and may be eligible to receive Rental Assistance.
Get full details on the Federal Emergency Management Agency- Hurricane Recovery page.
- FloridaDisaster.org - Hurricane Helene
- FloridaDisaster.org - Hurricane Milton
- Residential Mitigation Grants
Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County disaster recovery specialists are available to provide confidential, no-cost consulting to help affected businesses prepare disaster loan applications and with other post-disaster challenges. Florida SBDC disaster specialists work alongside SBA business loan specialists to provide information about available resources and assist businesses in completing state and federal disaster loan applications. The Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County can be reached weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Website: Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County
- Phone: (813) 277-1393
Hope Florida connects the private sector, nonprofits, and government entities to help Floridians after a disaster. The Activate Hope initiative connects Floridians with outside resources that provide food, household goods, home repairs, and more.
- Website: Apply at Hope Florida
- More information: Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity (PDF)
- Phone: (833) GET HOPE (438-4673) - Toll free
SAIL is a toll-free hotline activated during an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information. Information provided by SAIL hotline operators includes how to prepare before, during, and after a hurricane
- Website: The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL)
- Phone: (800) 342-3557 - Toll free
Temporary lodging for hurricane survivors
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the recent hurricanes and are not eligible for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits.
- Website: FloridaJobs.org
After a disaster, the American Red Cross works with community partners to meet the urgent needs of people impacted. They focus on providing safe shelter, food, and emergency relief supplies like water, clean-up kits, tarps, shovels, and rakes. To find aid, visit the website, download the free Red Cross Emergency app to search for shelters, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
- Website: American Red Cross
- Phone: (800) 733-2767 - Toll free
This nonprofit legal aid organization provides services to residents in the Tampa Bay area. Services provided include free civil legal aid programs to disaster survivors with related issues. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.
- Website: Bay Area Legal Services
- Phone: (833) 514-2940 - Toll free
The Crisis Center offers many services to individuals and families. Residents can call 211, the 24/7 hotline number, or search 211atyourfingertips.org to generate a zip code search for resources.
- Website: Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
- Phone: (813) 964-1964 or call 211
Crisis Cleanup: (844) 965-1386
For nutritional support and to find a food pantry in your area, select “Find Food” on the top of the Feeding Tampa Bay page.
- Website: Feeding Tampa Bay
- Phone: (813) 254-1190
- Neighbor Services Help Line: (813) 710-9003
Metropolitan Ministries has resources available for households that have been impacted by storms. Resident situations will be individually assessed, and the organization will offer services available to match the need. Offerings may include food, clothing, toiletries, furniture, and emergency housing as available.
- Website: Metropolitan Ministries
- Phone: (813) 209-1000
RTTB's mission is to revitalize communities by repairing critically damaged homes and helping neighbors rebuild their lives. RTTB repairs homes damaged in disaster and provides affordable housing for residents. RTTB's priority is to provide those in need with safe, healthy, and affordable homes.
- Website: Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB)
- Phone: (813) 878-9000
Bill relief programs.
- Website: TECO
- Phone: (877) 588-1010
Disaster relief supplies (food, water, hygiene products, etc.)
- Website: Boricuas de Corazon
- Phone: (954) 496-1463
24/7 emotional support for those affected by hurricanes
- Website: CDC - Disaster Distress Helpline
- Phone: (800) 985-5990
Emergency medical transport and assistance
- Website: Sun City Center Emergency Squad
- Phone: (813) 634-3800