There are still some options available to help fund hurricane recovery. Take a look below for two options.
Small Business Administration Loan (SBA Loan)
SBA offers low-interest disaster loans help you recover from declared disasters. Disasters have been declared for Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
- Application Due Date:
- Physical Disaster Loan for Hurricane Helene & Milton: April 27, 2025
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans: July 11, 2025
- In Person Assistance:
- Pinellas County BRC- Epi Center
13805 58th St N, Pinellas, FL 33760 - Make an appointment here: https://appointment.sba.gov/schedule/
- Questions? Call 800‐659‐2955
- Pinellas County BRC- Epi Center
Elevate Florida Program
Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. Elevate Florida is designed to expedite the entire process and complete a resident’s mitigation project.
Information Sessions:
Session dates and locations (Full presentations at noon and 5 p.m.):
March 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – St. Petersburg Sunshine Center, 330 5th St N., St. Petersburg March 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Clearwater Ross Norton Recreation Center Multipurpose Room, 1426 S M.L.K. Jr. Ave., Clearwater