Saturday, September 2, 2023

Resources for Hurricane Idalia Recovery in Pinellas County

Resources for Hurricane Idalia Recovery in Pinellas County 

Pinellas County continues to work with the State and FEMA to get additional assistance in response to Hurricane Idalia. You can call FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) if you were impacted. Residents who use TTY may call 1-800-462-7585. This information is used to help make a determination of the needs here in Pinellas.

Resources Available in Pinellas County:

Pinellas County partners with 211 Tampa Bay Cares, which residents can text or call 211 to be referred to assistance for lodging, food, and other services offered by area non-profits. 211 Tampa Bay Cares has Hurricane and Storm Resources listed at https://211tampabay.org/hurricane-storm-resources/

Crisis Cleanup can assist with cutting fallen trees, tarping roofs, cleaning up flood damage, and mold mitigation. Contact them at https://crisiscleanup.org or call 800-451-1954 through September 15.

The Florida Baptist Disaster Relief Public Assistance program can help with cleaning out flood-damaged houses, tarping, and tree removal. Contact them at 904-253-0502.

More tips and resources at https://disaster.pinellas.gov