Hurricane Relief
Local Resources
Pinellas County Emergency Information
Pinellas County Emergency Information including Debris Collection, Personal/Family Recovery Resources, Comfort Stations for Residents without Power, Food Assistance, Housing Options for Displaced Residents, and more.
Pinellas County Comfort Stations
Comfort stations are available in areas where residents remain without power following Hurricane Milton. These stations will provide a place for residents to cool off and charge their phones. This page will be updated as more cooling stations become available.
Post-Hurricane Fraud Prevention
Many areas in the county have incurred severe property damage because of back-to-back impacts from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Pinellas County Consumer Protection wants to remind residents to be cautious when hiring someone to make repairs. Avoid becoming a victim of a home improvement scam by recognizing these warning signs.
How To Separate Debris
To expedite debris removal, please follow these guidelines and separate your debris in the right-of-way.
Feeding Tampa Bay
Feeding Tampa Bay has a variety of food assistance options available across our 10-county region, like mobile grocery locations, food pantries, benefits assistance, and a job training program. Click through the sections at the link below to help determine which service is right for you.
Clothes to Kids
Clothes to Kids provides free, new and quality clothing to low-income or in crisis school-age children.
Directions for Living
Directions for Living provides services for families in need of integrated healthcare, social support, safety and hope for the future.
Low-Cost Physical Exams
Physical Examinations & Immunizations list of locations offering free of low cost school physicals for uninsured residents.
Suncoast Center Inc. Resources
Suncoast Center, Inc. provides services in the areas of child abuse, behavioral health, and family stability for Pinellas County.
United Way Suncoast Resources
After any disaster, United Way Suncoast focuses on mid- and long-term recovery, but they also recognize that some community members may need immediate relief. Their Disaster Recovery Services Resource Page provides information to those in need of help.
Hispanic Outreach Center
The Hispanic Outreach Center has resources available for pick up at 612 Franklin St. Clearwater, FL 33756.
Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB)
10/26 - Drive-thru for FREE fresh fruits, veggies, meats, and more this Saturday.
State & Federal Resources
Florida Department of Financial Services
List of resources including Hurricane Insurance Villages, Hurricane Clean Up Assistance, FEMA Assistance, Florida's Disaster Contractors Network, Insurance Claim Assistance, Hurricane Recovery Checklist, Working With A Public Adjuster, Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate, Florida Disaster Fund, and more.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
If you have been affected by a disaster, federal assistance may be available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Flood Insurance Advocate
The Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate (OFIA) advocates for the fair treatment of policyholders and property owners by providing education and guidance on all aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), identifying trends affecting the public, and making recommendations for NFIP improvements to FEMA leadership.
Florida Disaster Contractors Network
The Florida Disaster Contractors Network connects property owners and building professionals with storm related goods and services.
National Flood Insurance Program
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides insurance to help reduce the socio-economic impact of floods. Flood insurance is a separate policy that can cover buildings, the contents in a building, or both. The NFIP provides flood insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses, and having this coverage helps them recover faster when floodwaters recede.
American Red Cross
The United States’ largest emergency response organization. Site includes a missing person’s registry and a variety of disaster preparation and response materials.
Operation Blue Roof
Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for FEMA, the free program provides homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover their damaged roofs.