Dear Pastors and Clerks,

I pray this message finds you well and that you and your families are safe. As we continue to navigate these challenging times, we want to ensure that our churches and communities have access to crucial disaster relief resources.

Below is a comprehensive list of agencies offering a range of services including shelter, food, cleanup assistance, emotional support, and financial aid. This list was provided by VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) and includes services available across the state. Please feel free to share this information with your congregations and anyone in need.

Disaster Relief Agencies and Resources:

    •    American Red Cross Tampa Bay Chapter
Emergency shelter, food, and disaster relief
Phone: 813-348-4820
    •    Boricuas de Corazon
Disaster relief supplies (food, water, hygiene products, etc.)
Phone: 954-496-1463
    •    Crisis Clean Up
Cleanup services after Hurricane Helene
Phone: 844-965-1286
    •    Disaster Distress Helpline
24/7 emotional support for those affected by hurricanes
Phone: 1-800-985-5990
    •    Duke Energy
Power outage and restoration assistance
Phone: 1-800-228-8485
    •    Feeding Tampa Bay
Emergency food distribution services
Phone: 813-254-1190
    •    FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Financial assistance for home repairs, temporary housing, and other needs
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
    •    Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
Statewide disaster recovery updates and resources
Online recovery resources and storm updates available
    •    Hillsborough County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)
Assistance with FEMA applications, insurance claims, and more
Find the nearest DRC after the hurricane
    •    Hillsborough County Emergency Management
Updates on recovery services, debris removal, and shelters
Phone: 813-272-5900
    •    Hillsborough County Emergency Shelters
Shelter for displaced residents
Locations include local schools and community centers
    •    Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management
Storm debris removal services
Instructions on curbside pickup of storm debris available
    •    Metropolitan Ministries
Food, shelter, and financial assistance
Phone: 813-209-1000
    •    South Bay Hospital (Sun City Center)
Emergency medical care
Phone: 813-634-3301
    •    Sun City Center Emergency Squad
Emergency medical transport and assistance
Phone: 813-634-3800
    •    TECO Energy (Tampa Electric)
Power restoration updates and bill relief programs
Phone: 1-877-588-1010
    •    Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) – FEMA
Temporary lodging for hurricane survivors
Check eligibility and apply
    •    U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Low-interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses
Apply online for disaster loans
    •    United Way Suncoast (UWS) Disaster Resiliency
211 HELPLINE for assistance and resources

We encourage you to share these resources with your church members and communities as needed. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if additional assistance is required.

May God continue to guide and protect us all.