Hurricane Helene Relief Resources
Our hearts go out to all who were impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. The TJFS office is open and available for those in need throughout Hillsborough County. We have many resources available, including our Community Food Bank for those who need food and supplies.
We are also working closely with local agencies to determine how we can best maximize our services. We will keep you updated on this as we know more. In the meantime, here is a list of resources that can help.
Lastly, if you are in the position to help, we are accepting donations that will be used to help those impacted by the storm. You can make monetary donations here. Make this Donation in Someone’s Honor or Memory” and note “Helene” as the Honoree name. This will ensure we appropriate the funds correctly. You can also drop off non-perishable food items or hygiene items for the Community Food Bank at either Tampa JCC location. We have bins in each lobby for you to drop off donations.
TJFS is here for you every step of the way. We are here to help those of all faiths. Please contact us with any questions.
Community Resources
TJFS Food Bank
Donate To Help
Disaster Resource List
Additional Resources
FEMA Disaster Assistance – Ways to Apply for Disaster Aid
Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Call: 1-800-621-3362
When you apply, have the following information on hand:
- The address of your damaged home or apartment
- Names of people living in your household
- A description of your disaster damages
- Insurance information
- Your Social Security Number
- A telephone number where you can be reached or left a message
- An address where you can get mail
- If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide FEMA your bank information
SBA Disaster Assistance Loans – How to Apply
www.DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s/
1-800-659-2955
Red Cross
www.RedCross.org
1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767)
USDA – Agriculture Assistance
www.Farmers.gov/protection-recovery/hurricane
1-386-719-5590
(Information provided by https://www.rubio.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Disaster-Recovery-Assistance-2024.pdf)
FEMA
- FEMA Build a Kit: https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
- FEMA Make A Plan: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan
- FEMA Plan for Locations: https://www.ready.gov/plan-for-locations
- FEMA Plan for Pets and Animals: https://www.ready.gov/pets
- FEMA Evacuation: https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family
- FEMA Emergency Alerts: https://www.ready.gov/alerts
- FEMA Flood Loss Avoidance Info: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-05/Loss_Avoidance_Fact_Sheet_Consumers_508.pdf
- FEMA Hurricane Seasonal Preparedness Digital toolkit: https://www.ready.gov/hurricane-toolkit
- FEMA Hurricane Information Sheet: https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/hurricane_information-sheet.pdf
- FEMA Emergency Management Agencies: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
- FEMA Flood Mapping Portal: https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/wps/portal
- FEMA National Flood Insurance Program: https://www.floodsmart.gov
- FEMA How to prepare for a Hurricane: https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/fema_how-to-prepare-for-hurricane.pdf
- FEMA Recovering from Disaster: https://www.ready.gov/recovering-disaster
NHC
- National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov
- National Hurricane Center Marine Safety: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/marine.php
- National Weather Service Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources: https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane
HUD
- HUD Hurricane Assistance and Recovery: https://www.hud.gov/hurricane
- HUD Disaster Resources: https://www.hud.gov/info/disasterresources
- HUD Mortgage Insurance for Disaster Victims: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/ins/203h-dft
- HUD Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/203k
- HUD Home Improvements info: https://www.hud.gov/topics/home_improvements
- HUD Disaster Relief Options for FHA Homeowners: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/nsc/qaho0121
- HUD Disaster Recovery Toolkit: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/housing-counseling/housing-counseling-disaster-recovery-toolkit/
- HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg-dr
- HUD Policy Development and Research Disaster Recovery Toolkit: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/disaster-recovery.html
SBA
- SBA Office of Disaster Assistance: https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/oda
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
- SBA Prepare for emergencies: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/prepare-emergencies
- SBA Hurricane Preparedness Checklist: https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2022-09/SBA%20hazard%20checklist_Hurricane_V20_508as.pdf
DOL
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance: https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/disaster.asp
- Flood Recovery: https://www.dol.gov/general/disasterrecovery
IRS
- Disaster & Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/disaster-assistance-and-emergency-relief-for-individuals-and-businesses
FDA
- FDA Food & Water Safety: https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/food-and-water-safety-during-power-outages-and-floods
EPA
- EPA Natural Disasters Preparedness: https://www.epa.gov/natural-disasters/hurricanes
FLORIDA DEO
- DEO Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program: https://deosera.force.com/RebuildFloridaBusinessLoanFund/s/
- DEO Catastrophic Emergency Bridge Loan Application: https://deosera.force.com/RebuildFloridaBusinessLoanFund/s/
- DEO Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Supplemental Documentation: https://deosera.force.com/RebuildFloridaBusinessLoanFund/s/
- DEO Florida Small Business Development Centers: https://floridasbdc.org/find
- Disaster Contractors Network: http://dcnonline.org
Social Media
- FLSERT: https://x.com/FLSERT
- NHC: https://x.com/NHC_Atlantic
- FEMA Twitter accounts: https://twitter.com/fema/lists
- FEMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FEMA
- Ready Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readygov
- FEMA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fema/?hl=en
- FEMA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FEMA
- FEMA LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/fema
- Local Emergency Management X Accounts: https://twitter.com/fema/lists/local-em
- State Emergency Management X Accounts: https://twitter.com/i/lists/19611141
Mobile Resources
- FEMA mobile app: https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app
- FEMA text messages: https://www.fema.gov/text-messages
- FEMA mobile multimedia: https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
(Information provided by https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/hurricane-season-resources)