211: Your Gateway to Help After the Hurricanes

By Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused widespread destruction in our community. Thousands of people have lost everything due to storm surges or flash flooding. The

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Operation Blue Roof assistance available for Tampa Bay residents with Hurricane roof damage

Residents across the Tampa Bay region including those in Pinellas, Hillsborough and surrounding counties, who have suffered roof damage from Hurricane Milton can now apply for temporary blue tarp assistance

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Helping children cope with emotions after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Contributed by Frameworks of Tampa Bay Natural disasters, like hurricanes, can be deeply unsettling, especially for children who may not have the emotional vocabulary to express their fears, anxieties and

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Biden administration approves disaster relief funds for Hurricane Milton, Helene survivors

The Biden administration has approved disaster relief funding in response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has allocated $441 million to assist individuals affected by Hurricane

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Hurricane Milton: Resources to help Tampa Bay (UPDATED)

Whether you need help or want to assist, here are the resources our contacts are sharing with TBBW.

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FloridaCommerce launches $15 million Emergency Bridge Loan Program for businesses affected by Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, FloridaCommerce has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $15 million available to help impacted businesses recover. Small businesses in Florida

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UPDATES from FEMA: Federal, state and local efforts focus on disaster response in Florida

As Florida grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, federal, state and local agencies are coordinating recovery efforts alongside nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Florida, along with several other Southeastern states,

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Call for Donations: 11 Tampa police officers displaced by Hurricane Helene

The Tampa Police Benevolent Association is seeking community support after 11 Tampa police officers, and their families, were displaced by Hurricane Helene. PBA President Brandon Barclay reported that the officers’

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Helene Updates: Mandatory Evacuation Orders Begin in Tampa Bay

This story is being updated as new alerts are sent to the TBBW newsroom. Pinellas County has issued a mandatory evacuation of all in ZONE A, effective immediately, including high-rise

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Pinellas County Emergency Management prepares Pinellas County for hurricane season with three essential steps.

As hurricane season approaches, Pinellas County Emergency Management gives us three things to enhance resident safety over the next five months. Know your risks:The first thing is for residents to

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Tampa Bay companies prep for another hurricane season

For Robert Windschauer, the fight against storm and hurricane damage started with sinkholes.  The founder of Daybreak, Windschauer graduated from the University of South Florida and was specializing in geophysics.

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Where to go: Hotels are announcing reduced pricing ahead of Idalia

This is an ongoing story. Tampa Bay Business and Wealth will provide updates as new information becomes available. Rosen Hotels & Resorts activated its Florida Resident Distress Rates ahead of

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