Category: Hurricane Helene

Per the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) storm debris is to be taken care of by the commercial property owner. Debris removal from commercial properties is generally ineligible for funding through the Public Assistance Program. This is because commercial enterprises are expected to have insurance that covers debris removal. Commercial Properties are to include: … Continued

The City of Madeira Beach and Pinellas County have contract with DRC who will be removing debris. While we don’t have a confirmed timeline we are told it will start next week. Once we have a better timeline we will update. In the meantime please continue to separate debris into piles for proper assessment by … Continued

Watch a great video on Scammer Red Flag here! Think it is a scammer? Call Sheriff’s Non-Emergency line- 727-582-6200. Please get as many details as you can including vehicle and plate number. As many of you are working hard to rebuild your homes and lives following Hurricane Helene, scammers are also working hard to trick … Continued

Help us replenish our donation store! We are now accepting Amazon Packages at our Marina! Take a look below for who, and where to send the packages to: Location:  Attn: City of Madeira Beach Donations 503 150th Ave. Madeira Beach, FL 33708 Items In Need: Bleach Vinegar Cleaning Supplies Batteries Fist Aid Mops Brooms Shovels … Continued

PERSONAL RESOURCE: HOMES: Register for FEMA: at DisasterAssistance.gov NOTE: There is also a program for home owners through SBA. sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance *If a renter, there is rental assistance in some capacity. PROPERTY TAXES: www.pcpao.gov/how-do-i/report-property-damage You may be eligible for a property tax refund due to damage associated with the catastrophic event. The following conditions apply: •  … Continued

BUSNISS HURRICANE RELIEF, thanks Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce for providing info!! FLORIDA COMMERCE EMERGENCY BRIDGE LOAN: Up to $50,000 / 0% Interest First Year https://floridacommerce.my.site.com/…/s/loan-programs… This site is very easy to navigate. I ENCOURAGE TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU MAY NOT USE IT. Get approved just in case you … Continued

Need help on how to navigate a FEMA claim? Roxanne, with the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, is at our Comfort Station at City Hall to help you out! Thank you Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce for all your support during restoration! Free food daily around lunchtime and dinnertime City Hall!!  

NOTICE FOR HVAC POST FLOOD REPLACEMENT – PERMIT REQUIRED & NEW FBC REQUIREMENTS The Florida Building Code, 2023, 8th Edition included NEW verbiage regarding exterior equipment and appliances damaged by flood. Per Sec. R322.1.6 Protection of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, exterior equipment damaged by flood waters MUST be elevated to Base Flood Elevation (BFE) … Continued