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August 02, 2024 at 12:40 pm EDT

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING’S EXPANDED OWNERSHIP GROUP, LED BY DOUG OSTROVER AND MARC LIPSCHULTZ, DONATES $1

The newly expanded ownership group of Vinik Sports Group and the Tampa Bay Lightning, led by Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz, announced today a $1 million donation to support recovery efforts for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

October 28, 2024 at 10:56 am EDT

Pinellas: Army Corps to help residents apply for Operation Blue Roof

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will station mobile registration units in St. Petersburg and Madeira Beach Saturday through Tuesday to assist Pinellas County residents with Hurricane Milton roof damage get a free temporary blue tarp installed through Operation Blue Roof.

October 28, 2024 at 10:15 am EDT

Pinellas Update: Disaster assistance deadlines approaching

As Pinellas County residents and businesses recover from hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby, many resources are available to help. Deadlines to apply for these resources are approaching:

October 28, 2024 at 10:12 am EDT

Hillsborough County to Open Four Additional Comfort Stations on Monday, Oct. 21

Hillsborough County will open four additional comfort stations on Monday, Oct. 21

October 21, 2024 at 5:04 pm EDT

Hillsborough County Extends State of Local Emergency Hurricane Milton Update No. 54

Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has signed an executive order extending a state of local emergency underauthority granted by the County’s Emergency Management Ordinance and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.

October 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm EDT

FEMA Issues Initial Public Notices for Florida Historic Properties, Floodplains and Wetlands

Public notices have been posted on the FEMA website describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, floodplains and wetlands in Florida.

October 21, 2024 at 4:44 pm EDT

FEMA: Hillsborough and Manatee Counties Disaster Recovery Centers to Relocate

Disaster Recovery Centers at the David Barksdale Senior Center in Hillsborough County and GT Bray Park in Manatee County will close at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. The centers will reopen in new locations and announcements will be made.

October 21, 2024 at 4:18 pm EDT

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

Get Prepared For The Storm
FloridaDisaster.Org
National Weather Service
National Hurricane Center
FEMA Website
American Red Cross
Hurricane Hunter's Association
National Hurricane Conference

Evacuation and Insurance

Tips for coping with the stress after a hurricane

The basics of your policy

Claims: How to file, deal with adjusters

Tips for parents of young children

Tips for the elderly

Evacuation: Decide early whether to leave

Outside of the House

Securing your boat

Landscapes: Trees and yard

What’s the best roof?

Shutters and window coverings

Storm prep checklist for outside the home

Inside of the House

Food: Kitchen essentials

Water and Ice

Shopping List

Electronics precautions

Hurricane checklist: Inside the home

Tips for coping with the stress after a hurricane

How will you cope? Authorities and mental health professionals offer these tips. There is the rush to prepare, the nervous anticipation, the unsettling period during the storm, the loss of property, scavenging gas, or just living without power for a few days.

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