Disaster Preparedness

Hurricane Helene & Milton Recovery Resources

Pasco County Mobile Assistance Centers

AmSkills (4606 Darlington Road, Holiday FL 34690)

Resource Partner: Florida SBDC at USF 

• Wednesday, October 23 9am - 4pm 
• Monday, October 28 9am - 4pm 
• Wednesday, October 30 9am - 4pm

 

 

 

Hurricane Helene & Milton Financial Assistance Available

FloridaCommerce activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $15 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. Pasco County small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit the link below to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.

The program provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Helene.

Learn More & Apply for Assistance

 

FEMA Assistance Available Now

  

    Apply Now

 

• How to Apply for FEMA Assistance
• How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Milton
• When Applying for FEMA Assistance in Multiple Disasters
• Be Alert for Fraud After Florida Hurricanes

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. 

Report to Pasco County	Report to the State

Emergency Business Resources

Florida Small Business Development Center at USF (SBDC) Recovery Assistance

• Disaster Loans
• Disaster Assistance App
• For recovery assistance, businesses owners can solicit a no-cost appointment with the SBDC team at https://floridasbdc.org/request-for-consulting/

Pasco County Communications - Updates of available resources before, during, and after the storm

• What's Next? Steps for Storm Recovery

SBA 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

• FEMA

CareerSource Pasco Hernando Rapid Response Program

• Workforce assistance after a storm

Florida Chief Financial Officer Hurricane Preparedness: Before & After a Storm

• Prepare FL Learn More

Florida Disaster Fund

• Learn More

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

Disaster Preparedness Resources

Business Preparedness Checklist

Stay Up to Date: Sign up for Alert Pasco and download the My Pasco App for county updates.

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Know Your Evacuation Zone	Disaster Preparedness Guide Download Guide
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