We have compiled a list of resources for those affected by Hurricane Helene.
FEMA RESOURCES -
FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/assistance
Hot Helpline # 1-800-621-3362
Individuals: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual Apply for Assistance: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Before You Apply:
• Take photos of your damaged home and belongings for your own records.
• Make a list of damaged/lost items, which may be helpful when working with your insurance or discussing your losses with a FEMA inspector.
• If you have insurance (such as flood, homeowners, renters, auto or other types of insurance), please file a claim with your insurance provider as soon as possible. You do not have to file your claim prior to applying for FEMA disaster assistance, but you will be required to provide FEMA your insurance settlement or denial before being considered for certain types of assistance.
Crisis Cleanup Hotline - 844-965-1386 (for volunteer assistance with cleanup)
Florida Disaster relief – floridadisaster.org (this has a lot of helpful links to resources)
Gulfview Grace Church- https://www.gulfviewgrace.org/hurricane
Hope Florida – hopeflorida.com
Hope Florida serves as a connection point for community collaboration between the public and private sector, faith-based communities, and nonprofits. Through the efforts of our Hope Navigators, we are going beyond government to create a pathway forward.
Disaster Legal Hotline is open to assist and refer callers. The number is 833-514-2940
Crisiscleanup.org – Register to be placed on a list for mud work, drywall removal, etc
Allhandsandhearts.com – assist with cleanouts
Florida Baptists Disaster Relief Public Assistance: 904-253-0502 or text Helene to 27123
o Free Assistance for homeowners affected by the disaster.
o Volunteers may be able to assist with Storm Debris Cleanup, Temporary Roof Tarping, Chainsaw work and Muck outs
State Assistance Information Line - 1-800-342-3557 for resources
Mormons Crisis Cleanup – 844-965-1386 / crisiscleanup.org
VETERANS: Ishmael Muhammad – Office: 727-203-3896/ C: 727-338-5683
SSVF Hotline: 844-455-7783 / ishmael@svdp.care – Helping with everything – clean outs, tear outs, etc.
Christ In Action - available until Dec 10 to assist with FREE help. 571-358-9242
Includes help with Debri removal, tear outs/ gutting, etc.
Vern’s D&D Auto Salvage - 727-771-5941. They will tow and take a car away for free if you lack the insurance to cover the tow and take away.
Contractors / Service
KIP Handyman 813-476-2314
Douglas A. Perara Trade Crafts Services Inc – 727-207-1509/ call or text tradercraftservicesinc@gmail.com
American Masters Handyman and beyond – 727-758-8049
Boris Remodeling LLC 727-266-3114/ 727-330-0723
Don Ledy – 330-495-7510
Ho Bui: 813-368-5541
Troy Tago- 727-359-6236 (does everything)
Sheldon Borris - Remodeling services. Unverified but they stopped by to offer services. 727-330-0723
SMZ Home Solutions (727) 378-8575/ 631-384-5301. Will tear everything out pricing at 2.50-3.00/ sq. ft. They can also rebuild.
Ready Nation Contractors - Manny U. 352-942-5186 - Does it all but also a HVAC specialist
ABC Appliance Repair - 727-279-5469
Jerzy Boyz LLC - fraiming, drywall, paint, trim, flooring and more. 908-337-6207/ Steven Dobles
1st Class Pressure Cleaning 813-312-9036
No Bad Days - Shane Davis 903-456-4561
Flooring
Hurst Flooring – 727-534-8632
Floor Boss – 813-406-4420/ 813-751-7654
Marco Orozco – 813-470-0044
o Demo, flooring, he also has a drywall guyErnie Dodd Flooring LLC - flooring and rip out. 727-758-9037
Kensington Carpet Outlet: 727-841-7847 (unverified by us but others having good
experience with them)
Mike with Capet Pros: 727-392-7847
Flooring, drywall, painting, rip outs, etc.
Davide and Jonathan: 727-333-1700 / 350 a day for an 8 hr day of labor – does floors and walls. Pricing by day usually works out for you better rather than by project.
cleaning
White Sage Heavenly Cleaners – Mindy Londeau cleaning 727-354-0087
Deep cleaning: Christina – 813-500-2973 Underneath/ insulation, etc.
Insulation
Johny at security aluminum – 727-863-2313 does underneath and more
Gale insulation Matt Hart: 352-424-2566/ matt.hart@truteam.com
SprayPro 863-899-6545/ 863-640-6061
Greatness Insulation - 786-624-9128
electric/ac/ Plumbing
Bill Hanna Vortex Heating and Cooling - 813-427-9100/ 727-357-9100
Don Jenkins- 111600 Duryea/ 717-713-9339 . Breakers or inspecting electric inside the unit, etc.
Tom Dohms- 315-224-2405 (breaker boxes)
Energy Today Electricians- 844-989-0413
Some have used Hoffman plumbing but unverified (904) 282-9433
Trumball AC 727-297-1083
Vortex Heating & Cooling 813-427-9100
Everet Air - 727-514-3574
Orange Flow - 863-399-2950
Ready Nation Contractors - Manny U. 352-942-5186 - Does it all but also a HVAC specialist