RESOURCES FOR RECOVERY AND RELIEF FROM HURRICANES HELENE AND MILTON

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FEDERAL ASSISTANCE

Click here for information on assistance from the federal government. 

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STATE ASSISTANCE

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.

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ASSISTANCE

Use this link to help find distribution centers and comfort stations with showers, laundry, and hot or boxed meals. Residents who need transportation assistance to and from the comfort station should call (833) HC STORM or (833) 427-8676 daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No IDs will be required at PODs.

 

HOTEL STAYS

Income-eligible residents of Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Plant City and Temple Terrace, who have been displaced due to Hurricane Milton may be eligible to receive temporary hotel assistance. For further details and eligibility requirements, please call (813) 675-3450.

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JOB LOSS

The Departmenf of Labor offers assistance through programs such as Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to help eligible workers who have lost their jobs or experienced reduced hours due to the hurricane. To find out more, click here.

 

WALMART DISTRIBUTION AND MEALS

Walmart is providing relief through donations of ice, water, and food, as well as access to showers and laundry. Use this link to find a location closest to you.

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FOOD AND GROCERIES BY ZIP CODE

For those who need food delivered, Feeding Tampa Bay is actively distributing food and providing emergency assistance. They offer services to homebound individuals who cannot attend distribution sites. You can contact their Neighbor Services helpline at 813-710-9003 for delivery options, or click here to find a food pantry.

 

GASOLINE

Click here to find which gas stations are available with fuel.

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