Hurricane Preparedness Resources
Before the Storm
- Florida Division of Emergency Management – (850) 815-4000 or Dial 711 (TDD/TTY)
- Make a Family Plan
- Planning for Businesses
- Know Your Zone – Evacuation Zones
- Sandbags for Plant City Residents
- Hurricane Preparedness Plan - Supply Kit
- Red Cross Shelter Locator
- State of Florida Shelter Locator by County
- Hillsborough County Emergency Management
- Pinellas County Emergency Management
- Pasco County Emergency Management
- Pasco County Emergency Notification System
- Sarasota County Hurricane Preparedness
- Manatee County Emergency Management
During the Storm
- Florida Emergency Information Toll-Free Line: (800) 342-3557
- National Weather Service
- TECO Power Outages Map
- Duke Energy Outages Map
Recovery
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Disaster & Recovery Tips & Resources/Insurance Information
- Crisis Center of Tampa Bay at 211
- Disaster Assistance
- Feeding Tampa Bay
- United Food Bank of Plant City
- City of Plant City Special Pick-Up Services
- To report fallen trees: (813) 274-3101
- To report a power outage to TECO: (813) 588-1010
- To report price gouging in Florida: (866) 966-7226
- Wastewater Emergency Repair: (813) 659-4225
Business Support
- Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
- Small Business Administration
- SBA Hillsborough County - Disaster Recovery
- Florida Commerce Small Business Damage Assessment Survey
- Florida Small Business Development Center
- Disaster Assistance & Emergency Relief for Businesses and Individuals – Resources to help taxpayers and businesses recover from the impact of a disaster.
- IRS: Preparing for a Disaster – Find tips for individuals and businesses on preparing for a disaster.
- IRS/Small Businesses: Disaster Assistance & Emergency Relief
- IRS: Tax Relief in Disaster Situations – Find information on the most recent tax relief provisions for taxpayers affected by disaster situations.
How You Can Help
- Florida Disaster Fund: Florida’s official private disaster relief fund supporting residents impacted by storms and emergencies. Learn how to contribute financially here.
- American Red Cross: Providing emergency assistance, shelter, and recovery support to communities affected by the storm. You can support relief efforts with a donation here.
- Salvation Army: Accepting monetary donations as well as clothing, furniture, and other essential items to support recovery efforts. To arrange a pickup, call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825) or learn more here.
- United Way Suncoast: Offering a centralized hub for disaster assistance resources, volunteer opportunities, and community support efforts. View available resources and ways to help here.
- OneBlood: Find donation information and nearby locations here.
- Metropolitan Ministries: Supporting Tampa Bay families and individuals with services including food, shelter, and emergency assistance. Learn how to donate and support their efforts here.
