Florida Storm Cleanup

10/16/2024

10/16/2024

Join us to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure safe and effective portable generator use, protecting lives and properties from potential harm.

10/16/2024

Sarasota Magazine put together a list of local, state and national organizations offering help if you need it. They’ve also included ways to help our community.

They’ll keep this list updated daily as they learn of more relief opportunities.

We’ll keep this list updated as more services and resources become available.

10/14/2024

The State Assistance Information Line is now open and accepting calls 24/7 with English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole speakers available at 1-800-342-3557.

To learn more about navigating hurricane season, residents can visit https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/florida-hurricane-guide . For updates on county resources available visit https://www.floridadisaster.org/Counties for a list of all 67 county emergency management contacts.

https://www.floridadisaster.org/disaster-updates/Hurricanemilton/

FDEM is opening public fuel depot locations to support residents in Milton impacted counties. Fuel is ONLY for cars & only 10 gallons per car.

10/04/2024

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📣Announcement: We have partnered with Southern Smoke Foundation through our Rapid Response Fund to provide support to local food & beverage employees impacted by Helene.

Learn More: www.gulfcoastcf.org/news/partnershipwithSSF

10/03/2024

Attention Sarasota County businesses!

Are you in need of recovery assistance following Hurricane Helene? Sarasota County is here to support the business community. Assistance and information are available in person at the local Business Recover Center (BRC) at Sarasota Christian Church, 2923 Ashton Rd, Sarasota. The BRC is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sundays.

10/03/2024

https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/09/30/sba-steps-disaster-assistance-now-available-florida-businesses-residents-affected-hurricane-helene

WASHINGTON – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Florida following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Hurricane Helene that began on Sept. 23.

“SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help small businesses and residents in Florida impacted by this disaster in every way possible under President Biden’s disaster declaration for certain affected areas,” said SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman. “We’re committed to providing federal disaster loans swiftly and efficiently, with a customer-centric approach to help businesses and communities recover and rebuild.”

The disaster declaration covers Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Taylor and Wakulla counties which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs): Alachua, Collier, DeSoto, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Leon, Liberty, Marion, Polk, Sumter and Suwannee in Florida and Brooks, Lowndes and Thomas in Georgia.

SBA Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) are open to assist businesses complete their disaster loan application, accept documents, and provide updates on an application’s status. These Centers are open to assist survivors from both Hurricanes Helene and Debby. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment at an SBA Business Recovery Center in advance.

WASHINGTON – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Florida following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Hurricane Helene that began on Sept. 23.

10/03/2024

Suncoast Relief Night: Come Together for Our Community

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our Suncoast community is coming together to support those affected by the widespread destruction. Many homes and businesses, especially on the barrier islands, have been severely damaged. Now is the time to rally and help rebuild.

This Thursday, October 3rd from 5:30 to 8 PM at CMX CinéBistro is a night benefiting local relief efforts. Enjoy light bites, drink specials, a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and more. There will also be a donation drive to collect essential items for those in need (details to come).

See their page for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/suncoast-relief-night/1006502418153701

10/01/2024

Hurricane Helena surged from gulf to bay at Midnight Pass.