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This post was created on 09/30/2024.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ County Florida Website

The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ County Florida website has an extensive list of resources to help you recover from Hurricane Helene, including FEMA assistance, storm-related debris removal, tools to report human services needs, and more.  .

Here are some shortcuts to the helpful links on the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ County website:

Additional Resources

Floridarevenue.com has posted a that provides a good summary for those who have experienced property damage.

  • FEMA Disaster assistance: To start an online application, click . To apply by phone, call the FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362
  • The Florida Division of Emergency Management has partnered with Uber to provide free Uber rides to shelters for Floridians. To get a free ride to a shelter:
    • Open the Uber app
    • Tap Account on the bottom right and tap wallet
    • Add promo code HELENERELIEF
    • Free rides will be up to $35 to and from a .
  • Small Business Administration – apply for assistance and losses not covered by home insurance or FEMA:
  • United Way of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ County Office for resources on health and human services at 727-845-3030 or
  • SNAP (for those currently on food stamps) will release a 10-day waiver for households whose food purchases were made with SNAP benefits and lost due to power outages caused by the disaster.
  • The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by hurricanes who are not receiving benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It is reported that they will soon open an application.
  • COMFORT STATIONS OPENED ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 29
    • Provides Essentials to Hurricane Victims Hudson Library- 8012 Library Rd, Hudson
    • J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex - 2830 Gulf Trace Blvd, Holiday
    • New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center -6630 Van Buren St., New Port Richey
    • The following amenities will be available at all three locations:
    • Air Conditioning
    • Restrooms
    • Showers (bring your own toiletries)
    • Laundry (bring your own supplies)
    • Charging stations
  •   - Offering free storage at 437 locations
  • There will be a Hurricane Relief Event on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hudson High School