Where to find recovery assistance in Tampa Bay after Hurricane Helene [Video]

TAMPA, Fla. — Recovery centers and assistance are being provided to residents throughout the Tampa Bay area following Hurricane Helene. Here is where you can find food, water, and emergency assistance near you.

National and State Resources

• FEMA Hurricane Helene
• FEMA Helpline — 1-800-621-3362
• Apply for FEMA Financial Assistance
• Disaster Distress Hotline (Mental Health Care) — 1-800-985-5900
• Florida residents in need of overall information can call: 1-800-342-3557 (English, Spanish, and Creole speakers available)
• Florida Disaster
• Point of Distribution Sites
• Disaster Legal Hotline — 1-833-514-2940
• Red Cross Hotline — 1-800-733-2367
• Florida Baptists Disaster Relief Public Assistance – 1-904-253-0502
• Sarmaritan’s Purse hotline – 1-833-747-1234
• SNAP Program Food Replacement — Complete form here by October 6
• Hope Florida
• Free WiFi Hotspots via Xfinity
• Free Wifi Hotspots via Spectrum
• Disaster Contractors Network
• Florida Business Damage Assessment Survey
• Florida Department of Veterans Affairs VISN Clinical Contact Center — 1-877-741-3400

Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management said a Disaster Recovery Center will be open for …