It is difficult to predict when emergency-relief services may become available after a hurricane. Often it could take days— sometimes even weeks. Pinellas County works with local, state and federal organizations to provide essentials for residents and business owners as quickly as possible.
Once emergency needs are met, recovery begins. In the months that follow, state and federal government agencies will set up assistance sites to help with applying for disaster assistance related to business restoration, building repairs and long-term housing for those who lost homes. The priorities are to make sure everyone has a safe place to stay and that county businesses can get back to serving the community.