This post was created on 09/30/2024.

Pasco County Florida Website

The Pasco 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.  Visit the Pasco County Florida website for details.

Here are some shortcuts to the helpful links on the Pasco County website:

• How to apply for FEMA assistance
• Information about storm debris pickup
• Location of Comfort Stations providing AC, restrooms, showers, and more
• Online reporting tool for people who need assistance

Additional Resources

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

• FEMA Disaster assistance: To start an online application, click Apply Online . 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 state-approved shelter.
• Small Business Administration – apply for assistance and losses not covered by home insurance or FEMA: www.SBA.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
• United Way of Pasco County Office for resources on health and human services at 727-845-3030 or www.unitedwaypasco.org
• 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.
• https://feedingtampabay.org/ways-we-serve/disaster-relief
• 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
• https://www.uhaul.com/About/DisasterRelief/   - 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