SMARTstartDisaster Planning
Hurricane season takes place from June 1-November 30. Pasco EDC works with business to provide resources to assist before, during, and after a storm. Pasco County has released the 2024 disaster guide, which is linked below.
Pasco County Resources
Business Preparedness Checklist
Stay Up to Date: Sign up for Alert Pasco and download the My Pasco App for county updates.
Know Your Evacuation Zone
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Disaster Preparedness Guide
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Interactive Evacuation Zone Map
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Emergency Recovery Resources
Business Damage? Report it Now.
Please take a moment to complete both the Pasco County and Florida Disaster links below to report any damage to your business and/or home. It is vital that they both be completed as our Emergency Management team switches to storm recovery for our community.
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- Accepting Housing Relief Applications
- Waived Tipping Fees for Hurricane Idalia-Related Debris
- Extends Building Construction Services Hours
Florida Small Business Development Center at USF (SBDC) Recovery Assistance
Download SBDC Disaster Preparedness Guide
- Disaster Loans
- Disaster Assistance App
- Need help applying or have a question? Request assistance here.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan
- SBA: U.S. Small Business Administration (Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
- Need help applying or have a question? Request assistance here.
Florida Emergency Management Association
CareerSource Pasco Hernando Rapid Response Program
Florida Chief Financial Officer Hurricane Preparedness: Before & After a Storm
- Prepare FL Learn More
Florida Disaster Fund
Resources for Your Business (Response & Recovery)
Recovery assistance
Temporary assistance to keep workforce intact
Internal Revenue Service: Prepare Taxes Ahead of Disaster
Keep in mind that the Pasco County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) can provide assistance in developing both your hurricane procedures and staff training program. We encourage you to review the Pasco OEM website which has some very useful and informative information.
In case of disaster, it is vital for Pasco EDC to have records regarding the personnel authorized to be on your site during recovery operations as well as advance knowledge of special needs your business may require.
Complete the Business Critical Contact Information Form Now: Click Here