Hurricane Helene & Milton Assistance
FEMA Assistance
Social Security Number, Address at time of disaster, List of damages, policy # if insured
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
211 Tampa Bay
727-210-4211
Easy Kleen Laundromat
https://www.easykleenlaundry.com/
6 a.m. - 10 p.m. (last wash at 8:30 p.m.)
727-864-9224
Clothesline Laundromat
https://clotheslinelaundry727.com/
12 - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday
727-256-1759
840 49th St. N
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Small Business Development Center
Businesses impacted by Helene can access disaster recovery assistance and emergency loan programs
727-453-7200
Hailee​ Palmer
Offering discounted pet services for those affected by hurricane
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​​​​Clothes To Kids
All child ages. Shop by APPT only​
2168 34th St S, St. Pete
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Ashe Couture Boutique
Baby/Toddler Clothes
1027 Central Ave
Ashe Couture Boutique
1027 Central Ave
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St. Pete Free Clinic
Free Feminine Care, First Aid Kits, Personal Care Items
863 3rd Ave N.
PSTA ​​
Fare Free Fixed Route Bus Service remains free until Oct. 27th
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Dunedin City Hall
737 Louden Ave.
Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Feeding Tampa Bay
is offering food pantries and food distribution events in Pinellas County for residents impacted by Hurricane Milton
StPete.org ​​​​
Monitor this website for updates on FREE food trucks
AMPLIFY Hope Resident & Business Recovery Grant
If you are a business or resident in need of a recovery grant
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Business Damage Assessment Survey
Business Damage Assessment Survey
​AMPLIFY Clearwater urges any business that has been impacted by Hurricane Milton to self-report any physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Helene recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of impacted businesses.
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Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
​Emergency Business Loan Program
FloridaCommerce activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.
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SBA Disaster Assistance Loan
SBA Disaster Assistance Loan Step-by-Step
Business are encouraged to apply for the SBA Disaster Assistance Loan immediately. Navigating the SBA (Small Business Administration) disaster loan process can be a critical step for businesses recovering from a disaster like a hurricane, flood, or fire. Here’s a guide to help businesses through the process.
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Disaster Recovery Center
Serve as centralized locations where people can access various services and information related to disaster recovery. Disaster Recovery Centers offer information on available assistance programs. You can also get help applying for federal disaster aid, including FEMA grants and low-interest loans.
The Florida Botanical Gardens, Magnolia Room, 12520 Ulmerton Road Largo
Monday Oct. 14th through Saturday October. 19th.
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Reach St. Pete
Appointment required. Limited utility and rent assistance available for Pinellas County residents
Address: 721 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S., St. Petersburg
Phone: 727-275-8655
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Pinellas Opportunity Council
Home - Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc.
Assistance with utilities or rent.
Address:
8384 Bayou Boardwalk, Largo
1035 Burlington Ave., St. Petersburg
501 1st Avenue N, Ste. 517, St. Petersburg
Phone:
727-202-6803
727-894-5176
727-821-0584
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Pinellas Hope
Pinellas Hope | A Program of Catholic Charities
A program of Catholic Charities, Emergency shelter is offered for families (with or without children) and adults.
*Tuesday intakes available at Pinellas Hope*
Phone: (727) 556-6397
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Salvation Army
Salvation Army St. Petersburg Emergency Shelter is an emergency shelter for families that offers case management services to help clients find permanent housing
*Serves three meals per day*
Phone: (727) 822-4954
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St. Vincent de Paul CARES
SVdP CARE Center - St. Vincent de Paul CARES
St. Vincent de Paul C.A.R.E. Center is an Emergency shelter for adults (18+), veterans and families. Food and clothing vouchers and utility assistance are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
*Accepts new clients Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (First come; first served)*
Phone: (727) 954-8676
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Pinellas Safe Harbor
Emergency shelter for Pinellas residents ages 18+. Shelter, 3 meals/day, clothing, and supportive services available. Walk-ins welcome.
Address: 14840 49th St. N, Clearwater
Phone: 727-464-8058
Daystar Life Center
Daystar Life Center – Creating a brighter future for everyone.
Provides Rent and utility bill assistance
Address: 1055 28th St. S, St. Petersburg
Phone: 727-825-0442
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American Red Cross
Tampa Bay | Central Florida | American Red Cross
The American Red Cross provides assistance with relocation or other needs in the aftermath of a storm.
Address: 3310 W. Main St. Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: 813-348-4820
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​Hope Florida
Hurricane Recovery - Hope Florida
Serving as the emergency response arm for the Hope Florida initiative, Activate Hope pulls together the private sector, nonprofits, and government resources to help Floridians get back on their feet following a natural disaster. Activate Hope helps connect Floridians with outside resources to provide food, household goods, home repairs, and more. Fill out the form on the website!
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CORE
CORE Grant Application Criteria & Process – CoreGives
Children of Restaurant Employees is a national nonprofit providing financial grants to food & beverage service employees with children when the employee, their child, or their spouse/partner faces a life-altering medical crisis, death, injury, or natural disaster. CORE is here to give a hand-up to qualifying families during their time of need! Email:info@coregives.org
YOU MUST
-be currently working in the food and beverage service industry and have worked in the food and beverage service industry for the past 90 days.
-Must have a legally dependent child under the age of 18 or a medically dependent child with documentation living within your home.
-Must have a qualifying circumstance within the last 90 days. Please note: Support from CORE is limited to one lifetime grant per family.
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SBDC
SBDC Tampa Bay | No-cost Consulting | Training | Market Research
SBDC helps businesses impacted by Helene can access disaster recovery assistance and emergency loan programs
Address: 140 7th Ave., South, LPH 122D, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: 727-453-7200
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Small Business Administration
Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest Physical Damage and Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Address: Pinellas County Economic Development offices at The EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street N., Suite 1-200, Clearwater FL 33760.
Phone: 1-800-659-2955
Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM
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Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims or other resources.
*use the website link to apply*
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SNAP
​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Food and Nutrition Service
Eligible households may qualify for additional food benefits during disaster recovery.
Phone: (703)-305-2062
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Best Metal Recyling (Clearwater)
Best Metal Recycling is helping with Household Appliances
Address: 15122 63rd St. N., Clearwater
Phone: (727) 524-2550
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Sarnago & Sons
Commercial Hauler for Construction & Demolition Debris Disposal
Address: 1741 N. Keene Road, Clearwater
Phone: (727)446-4909
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Waste Management
Commercial Hauler for Construction & Demolition Debris Disposal
Address: 12950 40th Street, Clearwater
Phone: (727) 572-8779
Trademark Metal (Clearwater)
Trademark Metal ( Clearwater) is helping with Household Appliances
Address: 2032 Gentry St., Clearwater
Phone: (727) 447-6960
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