Q: Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) - FEMA

Temporary lodging for hurricane survivors Website : FEMA - Transitional Sheltering Assistance Information

Question 1

2-1-1

Accepted Answer

Call 2-1-1 for essential services

Question 2

Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program

Accepted Answer

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has launched the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program offering low-interest or interest-free loans to agricultural and aquaculture producers who have experienced damage or loss from recent hurricanes.

The deadline to apply has closed
Website: Check your application at the FDACS loan program page
Phone: (850) 617-7200

Question 3

Disaster Legal Hotline

Accepted Answer

Disaster Legal Hotline: (833) 514-2940

Question 4

Fannie Mae

Accepted Answer

Fannie Mae offers free disaster recovery counseling services for homeowners and renters impacted by recent hurricanes. The counselors are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and can help residents navigate the recovery process weekdays from 8 AM to 10 PM. Conversations are confidential and provided through nonprofit counseling partners in multiple languages. Services may include:

Recovery assessment and action plan
Assistance with online recovery forms and educational resources
Help with claims and denials (i.e. Insurance, FEMA, Small Business Administration)

Website: FannieMae.com/HERE2HELP

Phone: (855) HERE2HELP or (855) 437-3243

Question 5

FEMA - Rental and Displacement Assistance

Accepted Answer

FEMA Displacement Assistance may help homeowners and renters who can’t return to their home because it was damaged by any of the recent hurricanes After receiving an inspection, an applicant may receive Displacement Assistance, and may be eligible to receive Rental Assistance.

Get full details on the Federal Emergency Management Agency- Hurricane Recovery page.

Question 6

Florida Division of Emergency Management Official Updates

Accepted Answer

FloridaDisaster.org - Hurricane Helene
FloridaDisaster.org - Hurricane Milton
Residential Mitigation Grants
- Elevate - Residential Mitigation (State)

Question 7

Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County

Accepted Answer

Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County disaster recovery specialists are available to provide confidential, no-cost consulting to help affected businesses prepare disaster loan applications and with other post-disaster challenges. Florida SBDC disaster specialists work alongside SBA business loan specialists to provide information about available resources and assist businesses in completing state and federal disaster loan applications. The Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County can be reached weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Website: Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 277-1393

Question 8

Hope Florida

Accepted Answer

Hope Florida connects the private sector, nonprofits, and government entities to help Floridians after a disaster. The Activate Hope initiative connects Floridians with outside resources that provide food, household goods, home repairs, and more.

Website: Apply at Hope Florida
More information: Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity (PDF)
Phone: (833) GET HOPE (438-4673) - Toll free

Question 9

State Assistance Information Line (SAIL)

Accepted Answer

SAIL is a toll-free hotline activated during an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information. Information provided by SAIL hotline operators includes how to prepare before, during, and after a hurricane

Website: The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL)
Phone: (800) 342-3557 - Toll free

Question 10

Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) - FEMA

Accepted Answer

Temporary lodging for hurricane survivors

Website: FEMA - Transitional Sheltering Assistance Information

Question 11

Unemployment Assistance

Accepted Answer

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the recent hurricanes and are not eligible for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits.

Website: FloridaJobs.org

Question 12

American Red Cross

Accepted Answer

After a disaster, the American Red Cross works with community partners to meet the urgent needs of people impacted. They focus on providing safe shelter, food, and emergency relief supplies like water, clean-up kits, tarps, shovels, and rakes. To find aid, visit the website, download the free Red Cross Emergency app to search for shelters, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

Website: American Red Cross
Phone: (800) 733-2767 - Toll free

Question 13

Bay Area Legal Services

Accepted Answer

This nonprofit legal aid organization provides services to residents in the Tampa Bay area. Services provided include free civil legal aid programs to disaster survivors with related issues. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.

Website: Bay Area Legal Services
Phone: (833) 514-2940 - Toll free

Question 14

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

Accepted Answer

The Crisis Center offers many services to individuals and families. Residents can call 211, the 24/7 hotline number, or search 211atyourfingertips.org to generate a zip code search for resources.

Website: Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Phone: (813) 964-1964 or call 211

Question 15

Crisis Cleanup

Accepted Answer

Crisis Cleanup: (844) 965-1386

Question 16

Feeding Tampa Bay

Accepted Answer

For nutritional support and to find a food pantry in your area, select “Find Food” on the top of the Feeding Tampa Bay page.

Question 17

Metropolitan Ministries

Accepted Answer

Metropolitan Ministries has resources available for households that have been impacted by storms. Resident situations will be individually assessed, and the organization will offer services available to match the need. Offerings may include food, clothing, toiletries, furniture, and emergency housing as available.

Website: Metropolitan Ministries
Phone: (813) 209-1000

Question 18

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB)

Accepted Answer

RTTB's mission is to revitalize communities by repairing critically damaged homes and helping neighbors rebuild their lives. RTTB repairs homes damaged in disaster and provides affordable housing for residents. RTTB's priority is to provide those in need with safe, healthy, and affordable homes.

Website: Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB)
Phone: (813) 878-9000

Question 19

Tampa Electric (TECO)

Accepted Answer

Bill relief programs.

Website: TECO
Phone: (877) 588-1010

Question 20

Boricuas de Corazo

Accepted Answer

Disaster relief supplies (food, water, hygiene products, etc.)

Website: Boricuas de Corazon
Phone: (954) 496-1463

Question 21

Disaster Distress Helpline

Accepted Answer

24/7 emotional support for those affected by hurricanes

Website: CDC - Disaster Distress Helpline
Phone: (800) 985-5990

Question 22

Sun City Center Emergency Squad

Accepted Answer

Emergency medical transport and assistance

Website: Sun City Center Emergency Squad
Phone: (813) 634-3800

Partner Resources - Hurricane Recovery

Storm recovery resources from federal, state, local and other providers

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