Catholic Charities in the Diocese of St. Petersburg is organizing comprehensive relief efforts to address the needs of our community across the five-county region of Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. If you are facing an immediate emergency, such as a financial, home or family crisis – please call one of our four locations that is most convenient to you. These locations are also drop off sites for donations of relief supplies including food, water, basic toiletries, and baby supplies.
Catholic Charities (General Information & Assistance, Office Hours 9 am – 4 pm)
Pinellas County: 1213 16th Street N., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (Tel: 727-893-1313)
Hillsborough County: 2021 E. Busch Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612 (Tel: 813-631-4390)
Pasco County: 37733 Meridian Ave., Dade City, FL 33525 (Tel: 352-521-1218)
Citrus and Hernando Counties: 8370 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606 (Tel: 352-686-9897)
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Here is a list of local, state, and federal resources to help you during the recovery process.
Tampa
Emergency Resource Links
TECO Outage Map
Social Media: Facebook Twitter
Citizen Information Hotline (844) 852-8889
Hillsborough County
- hcflgov.net
- Hillsborough County Emergency Management
- Emergency Management
- American Red Cross of Tampa Bay
- The Salvation Army Tampa/Hillsborough County
- Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
- Electricity Outage Map: TECO Duke Energy
Pasco County
- Pasco County Emergency Management
- Emergency Evacuation & Disaster Fact Sheet
- 2-1-1 (telephone disaster recovery & assistance)
- toll-free 877-828-8929 | text zip code to 898211 |
- email 211help@unitedwaypasco.org
- American Red Cross of Mid-Florida (863-294-5941)
- Electricity Outage Maps: TECO WREC Duke Energy
Pinellas County
- FEMA Operation Blue Roof (Hurricane Irma-related roof damage): sign-up at Indian Rocks Baptist Church, 12685 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774 (Tel: 888-ROOF-BLU)
- Pinellas County Emergency Management
- Citizen Information Center (727) 464-4333
- Pinellas Residents who experienced home damage: www.DisasterAssistance.gov. or 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
- 2-1-1 (Telephone Disaster Recovery & Assistance Support) OR text your zip code to 898211 (txt211)
- American Red Cross of Tampa Bay (24-hour Disaster Services phone number: 1-877-741-1444)
- Electricity Outage Maps: TECO Duke Energy
Hernando County
- Hernando County Emergency Management
- 2-1-1 (Telephone Disaster Recovery & Assistance Support) | text your zip code to 898211 (txt211)
- American Red Cross of Mid-Florida (863-294-5941 24 Hr.)
- Electricity Outage Maps: WREC Duke Energy
Citrus County
- Citrus County Emergency Management
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Citizen Information Line: (352) 527-2106 or (352) 746-5470
- 2-1-1 (Telephone Disaster Recovery & Assistance Support) OR text your zip code to 898211 (txt211) OR email uw211help@gmail.com
- American Red Cross of Mid-Florida (24 Hr. Tel: 863-294-5941)
- Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative – Outage Map
Florida
- Florida Division of Emergency Management
- The Florida Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center (FLVBEOC)
- Florida Emergency Information Line (800) 342-3557
- Text FLRESPONDS to 888777 to receive updates via text
National
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Individual Assistance Program – (800) 621-FEMA (voice, 711/VRS-Video Relay Service) (TTY: (800) 462-7585).
- If you need help filing a home insurance claim, call the free insurance consumer helpline: 1-877-693-5236
- Federal Disaster Assistance Programs Overview-Application
- Business Assistance Application
- Residential Assistance Application
- Fact Sheet_EBT Benefits extend to Hot Food Retailers
- Fact Sheet_FEMA_Generator Reimbursement
- Fact Sheet_FEMA_Individuals & Households Program
- Fact Sheet_FEMA_Temporary Housing Assistance
- Public Assistance Grant Program
- U.S. Small Business Administration – Disaster Loans or call (811) 621-3362
- IRS – Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
- United States Department of Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program
- Red Cross Disaster Relief & Recovery Services
- Department of Homeland Security
- Other Recovery Help
Veterans
Health Resources Center Disaster Hotline (Tel. 800-507-4571) | VA Website Updates.
Mortgages
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (Tel. 888-679-6377): to find your mortgage service company
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Small Business Recovery
- Disaster Help Desk 1-888-MY-BIZ-HELP (888-692-4943)
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Consumer Protection
- Consumer Alert – Beware of Insurance Scams
- Price Gouging Hotline: (866)-9-NO-SCAM
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Catholic Charities Disaster Relief and Hurricane Irma Recovery Fund