TAMPA, Fla. — Recovery centers and assistance are being provided to residents throughout the Tampa Bay area following Hurricane Helene. Here is where you can find food, water, and emergency assistance near you.
National and State Resources
- FEMA Hurricane Helene
- FEMA Helpline — 1-800-621-3362
- Apply for FEMA Financial Assistance
- Disaster Distress Hotline (Mental Health Care) — 1-800-985-5900
- Florida residents in need of overall information can call: 1-800-342-3557 (English, Spanish, and Creole speakers available)
- Florida Disaster
- Point of Distribution Sites
- Disaster Legal Hotline — 1-833-514-2940
- Red Cross Hotline — 1-800-733-2367
- Florida Baptists Disaster Relief Public Assistance - 1-904-253-0502
- Sarmaritan's Purse hotline - 1-833-747-1234
- SNAP Program Food Replacement — Complete form here by October 6
- Hope Florida
- Free WiFi Hotspots via Xfinity
- Free Wifi Hotspots via Spectrum
- Disaster Contractors Network
- Florida Business Damage Assessment Survey
- Florida Department of Veterans Affairs VISN Clinical Contact Center — 1-877-741-3400
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management said a Disaster Recovery Center will be open for people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Debby.
The Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management, Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the center will open on Monday.
- Hillsborough Community Center
- The Regent at 6437 Watson Road, Riverview, FL
- Monday, Sept 30, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 1 - Sunday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FEMA representatives will be there to help and residents in Hillsborough County will be able to apply for aid through the Individuals and Households Program.
Pinellas County
- FEMA
- FEMA assistance is available in Pinellas County for residents who experienced damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene.
- Residents can apply online by clicking here.
- Food Assistance
- St. Pete Beach
- 4700 Gulf Bvd., St. Pete Beach
- Free food, water, tarps
- Treasure Island
- 10451 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island
- Free food, water, tarps
- Tierra Verde Fire Station
- 540 Sands Point Drive, Tierra Verde
- Free water only
- St. Pete Beach
How You Can Help
- World Central Kitchen
- GoFundMe Hurricane Relief Fund
- American Red Cross
- The Salvation Army
- The United Way
"I knew this would happen"
Bradenton business owner deals with damage from Hurricane Helene
Bradenton business owner deals with damage from Hurricane Helene
