Hurricane

A Jan. 15 City Council vote will determine whether the historic Mirasol returns to its original use as a boutique hotel.

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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 recovery process can be overwhelming, but there is a number you can call to connect to an assortment of helpful resources: 211. 211 is answered

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 through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof program. This initiative provides a temporary solution to prevent further damage to homes

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 confusion. Guiding your child through acknowledging their feelings and exploring ways to manage them will help build resilience and a sense of security. This can

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 Helene and $349 million in public assistance to support communities. Hurricane Milton Response President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida following Hurricane

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

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 that were affected by the hurricane can apply for short-term, zero-interest loans designed to provide immediate financial relief. The program, administered by the Florida Department

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, is facing significant challenges including impassable roads, disrupted communications, compromised water systems and widespread power outages. President Joe Biden recently approved a major disaster declaration

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’ homes were severely damaged by floodwaters. While demolition is not necessary, extensive repairs, including gutting and drying down to the studs, will be required before

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 buildings in Zone A. Only ZONE A are told to go 10 to 15 miles outside of ZONE A (friends, family, hotels, etc.) If you

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 know their risk along with how a potential storm surge would impact their region. Residents of mobile homes and those that are medically dependent on