We hope that this page provides useful information as you navigate our post-Helene world. We will continue to update this page as more resources become available. Please note that the date shown is when we added this resource to our page. If you have resources to share, please contact Creative Pinellas CEO Margaret Murray at margaret.murray@creativepinellas.org
FINANCIAL AND SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
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floridajobs.org
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Helene and are not eligible for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits. To file a claim, go to www.FloridaJobs.org and select “File a Claim” or call 1-800-385-3920 (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
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RebuildFloridaBusinessLoanFund
The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding
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Career Source Florida
In-person business and unemployment support at Career Source:
Oct. 5-6, 10am-3pm
2312 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, FL
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www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/hurricane-helene
The Small Business Administration offers disaster assistance
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floridarealtors.org/mortgagerelief
Post-Helene Mortgage Relief: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA have programs to help after a disaster – providing homeowners request it. Request help here:
FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
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The National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response field guide for artists and cultural institutions.
NCAPER Field Guide – English
NCAPER Field Guide – Spanish – Para acceder a la lista en Español, haga clic aquí
Here are additional resources we think might be most helpful.
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The Craft Emergency Relief Fund
Two grants available to artists.
Their emergency relief grants helps artists impacted by a disaster.
To apply in English, please click here
To access the Spanish language version, please click here
CERF also offers $1000 Readiness grants to help artists safeguard their studios, and prepare for emergencies.
English language application
Spanish language application
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https://grantee.fema.gov/EventOpenRequestPeriod
Arts organizations that qualify can apply for FEMA through the Public Assistance Online Grants Portal. Applicants can use the Public Assistance Grants Portal to register for and update an applicant profile, submit a “Request for Public Assistance,” and upload documents.
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To assess your record retention policy, please visit: Building Blocks to Record Retention
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https://flamuseums.org/emergency-planning/
The Florida Association of Museums provides valuable emergency preparedness resources for arts organizations.
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For help locating a FEMA Disaster Resource Center – https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator
There is one currently open at Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr, to assist residents affected by Hurricane Helene.
The Disaster Recovery Center is open from:
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Wednesday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday
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To preserve works of art:
Cultural institutions, arts organizations, artists and performing groups can call the National Heritage Responders hotline to speak to trained conservators and collections care professionals. They can be reached at 202.661.8068, and are available 24/7.
If you need support:
Crisis Cleanup: Crisis Cleanup has activated the Hurricane #Helene Cleanup Hotline: (844) 965-1386. This is for people who need help cleaning up damage from Hurricane Helene. This hotline will remain open through Friday, October 11, 2024.
How to Apply for FEMA assistance: FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. To begin your application, please click here. To apply using the FEMA app, download it here:
Metropolitan Ministries offers hot meals at multiple locations throughout the area. Please click here to find a site near you:
Feeding Tampa Bay provides access to fresh groceries and food pantries throughout the area: https://www.feedingtampabay.org/
For local housing options, please visit here: https://pinellas.gov/hurricanehousing/
If you would like to help, here are some volunteer opportunities available in our area:
- World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/volunteer
- Pinellas County is seeking volunteers to help with local recovery efforts. Sign up at volunteerflorida.org/volunteerconnect.
- Join Feeding Tampa Bay’s Emergency Response Volunteer Team, which works in partnership with local emergency operations centers to distribute food, hygiene items and water. Sign up at volunteer.feedingtampabay.org/disaster-response.
- Operation BBQ Relief: The nonprofit is serving meals around Florida, including St. Petersburg. Learn how to volunteer or donate at operationbbqrelief.org.
