Disaster Planning

If your business has been affected by Hurricane Idalia, Pasco Economic Development Council is here to assist with recovery, assistance programs, and information.  Pasco EDC is the official liason to connect Pasco County businesses with Federal, State, and local government agencies and programs.  

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. 

Report to Pasco County	Report to the State

 

Pasco County Communications

• 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

• 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 Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

• Pasco County businesses are eligible for assistance if your business was damaged due to Hurricane Idalia, apply here.
  • Need help applying or have a question? Request assistance here.

Florida Emergency Management Association

• FEMA
• Hurricane Idalia FEMA Assistance Available

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

Resources for Your Business  (Response & Recovery)

• Florida Disaster Biz 
• Florida Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Recovery assistance 

• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 

Temporary assistance to keep workforce intact 

• Florida Short Time Compensation for Employers Program 

Internal Revenue Service: Prepare Taxes Ahead of Disaster

• Paperless Recordkeeping

Pasco County Resources

Business Preparedness Checklist

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

 

Know Your Evacuation Zone	Disaster Preparedness Guide
Interactive Evacuation Zone Map	Disaster Preparedness Guide

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