Hurricane Alliance

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

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 Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. To find more information or sign up as a host to provide temporary housing through Airbnb.org, people can visit the

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 his announcements was $612 million for six Department of Energy projects in areas affected by the hurricanes. Of that, $94 million will stay in Florida,

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

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, and a lack of basic utilities, can visit participating Crunch Fitness centers for access to showers, charging stations and a supportive space to recover. “We

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 the storm. “Our hearts are broken for those impacted by this storm,” said Jim Ferman, head of the family-owned automotive company. “We aim to support

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 Tampa, the company is offering debris removal, cleanup and relocation services to communities impacted by the storms. The company, which operates more than 200 franchises

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, Manatee and Pinellas counties, as well as Taylor County, areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene. The organization will help families find shelter, resources and coordinate

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