Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg Disaster Response
UPDATES as of 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Catholic Charities Office Hours
Our offices are all OPEN. Our 24-hour shelters are operating and accepting new clients.
Thanks to your generous donations, the
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Venice has asked us to HALT
our efforts. Thank you for participating!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Venice is welcoming those who wish to volunteer with disaster relief efforts in and near the areas that were hardest hit by Hurricane Ian. For more details, please go to https://catholiccharitiesdov.org and click on the “Volunteer Now” option.
HOW TO APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Ian: Hurricane Ian | FEMA.gov
ATLANTA – Florida homeowners and renters (individuals) in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Survivors can apply for disaster assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
When you apply for assistance, have the following information ready:
• A current phone number where you can be contacted
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
• Your Social Security number
• A general list of damage and losses
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
Survivors may be eligible to receive assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from the Hurricane Ian. If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
Take photos to document damage and begin cleanup and repairs to prevent further damage. Remember to keep receipts from all purchases related to the cleanup and repair.
Disaster assistance may include financial help with temporary lodging and home repairs, as well as other disaster-related expenses.
FEMA Applications for Small Businesses & Nonprofits
Apply online at: Business Disaster Loans | disasterassistance.gov
Public Groups may be eligible for FEMA assistance beyond the counties listed above. Learn more here:
APPLY FOR FLOOD CLAIMS
Apply online at: | How to Start Your Flood Insurance Claim (floodsmart.gov)
FOR FUTURE USE: How to Track Hurricanes and School Closures
While Hurricane Ian did relatively minimal damage to our area, let us continue to pray for those who were impacted but especially for our neighbors to the south and east and those up the Atlantic Coast who also suffered from Ian as a Category One storm.
- www.windy.com – view projected track of hurricanes using 5 different models
- www.nhc.noaa.gov – various views and tools, including wind speeds, sea level surge and much more.
- https://www.fldoe.org/em-response/storm-info.stml
HURRICANE IAN EVACUATION ORDERS BY COUNTY
Hillsborough County
- All Evacuation Orders have been lifted. Hillsborough County will seek transitioning shelter availability for evacuees who continue to need assistance.
- Schools re-opened Monday, October 3rd.
Pinellas County
- All Evacuation Orders have been lifted.
- Schools re-opened Monday, October 3rd.
Pasco County
- All evacuation orders have been lifted.
- Schools re-opened Monday, October 3rd.
Hernando County
- All evacuation orders have been rescinded.
- Schools re-opened Monday, October 3rd.
Citrus County
- Evacuation orders were lifted.
- Schools re-opened Monday, October 3rd.
DONATE HERE to assist clients and programs of Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg (continue below for info on by-county evacuation maps, shelter locations and more important information)
FOR FUTURE USE: By-County Evacuation Maps, Shelters, Disaster Planning Guides & Contact Info
Citrus County
Phone (Office): (352) 249-2703 | Phone (Emergencies): (352) 249-2755
Website:https://www.sheriffcitrus.org/divisions/bureau_of_support_operations/emergency_operations.php
All-Hazards Planning Guide: https://www.tbrpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Citrus-County-Disaster-Planning-Guide-2022.pdf
Evacuation Map: https://cms5.revize.com/revize/citrus/divisions/bureau%20support%20operations/EM/evacuation-zones.pdf
Hernando County
Phone: (352) 754-4083 | Recorded Message: (352) 754-4111
Alert Hernando: https://member.everbridge.net/453003085614870/login
Website: https://www.hernandocounty.us/departments/departments-a-e/emergency-management
Shelter Locations: https://www.hernandocounty.us/departments/departments-a-e/emergency-management/shelter-information
Evacuation Map: https://www.hernandocounty.us/departments/departments-a-e/emergency-management/evacuation-routes-zones
Hurricane Preparedness: https://www.tbrpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hernando-County-Disaster-Planning-Guide-2022.pdf
Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 272-6600
Alerts: HCFLGov.net/HCFLAlert | @HillsboroughFL on Facebook and Twitter
Website: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/residents/public-safety/emergency-management
Disaster Planning Guide:
- English: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/library/hillsborough/media-center/documents/emergency-management/hillsborough-disaster-planning-guide-english.pdf
- Spanish: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/library/hillsborough/media-center/documents/emergency-management/hillsborough-disaster-planning-guide-espanol.pdf
Hurricane Preparedness (Pre and Post): https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/public-safety/emergency-management/hurricane-and-tropical-storm-preparedness
Evacuation Map: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/library/hillsborough/media-center/documents/emergency-management/hillsborough-evacuation-zone-map-english.pdf
Shelters List: https://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/shelteroptions.htm
Pasco County
Phone: (727) 847-8137
Website: https://www.pascocountyfl.net/310/Disaster-Preparedness
Evacuation Zones: https://www.pascocountyfl.net/322/Evacuation-Zones
Disaster Preparedness Guide: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/838cab11-7d07-4f1f-9685-8e5350bd99c7
Hurricane Preparedness:https://www.pascocountyfl.net/335/Hurricane-Preparedness
Pinellas County
Phone: (727) 464-3800
Interactive Hurricane Evacuation Inquiry: (727) 453-3150 (key-in home phone nbr ex area code)
Alerts: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ready-pinellas/id1160254835 | GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocv.a753
Website: https://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/
Disaster Planning Guide: https://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/allhazardguide.htm
- English: https://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/PDF/All_Hazard_Guide.pdf
- Spanish: https://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/PDF/All_Hazard_Guide_Spanish.pdf
Evacuation Map: https://kyz.pinellascounty.org/
Shelter List: https://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/shelters.htm#shelterlist