Airbnb.org responds to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, offering free temporary housing

Airbnb.org, a nonprofit dedicated to crisis housing, is actively supporting those displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Over 3,600 people have already found shelter through Airbnb hosts in Florida, North

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President Biden visits Tampa Bay following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

During a visit to storm-ravaged St. Pete Beach, President Joe Biden praised the federal government’s response and the community’s resilience after the back-to-back tragedies of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Among

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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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Crunch Fitness offers support to Hurricane Milton victims

In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Crunch Fitness has opened select locations across Florida to offer essential services to those affected by the storm. Residents facing power outages,

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Tampa auto company donates $1 million for Hurricane Helene relief

Tampa’s Ferman Motor Car Company has donated $1 million to aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts, in Tampa Bay. The funds will support families of first responders who lost homes in

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College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving aids in hurricane recovery efforts

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving is providing relief efforts in response to Hurricane Helene and the expected landfall of Hurricane Milton. In a public-private partnership with the City of

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Better Together mobilizes in Tampa Bay ahead of Hurricane Milton

Better Together, a nonprofit focused on helping families and children, is deploying rapid response teams to assist those in the storm’s path. Starting Monday, volunteers will canvass communities in Citrus,

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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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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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Preparing your business for a hurricane

By David Pettinato, Esquire OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO Storm season is quickly approaching. For over 25 years, I have been successfully advocating for my client’s rights for coverage under

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