Hurricane Recovery

Boricuas de Corazón provides disaster relief in Spanish, bridging a language and cultural divide for the immigrant community.

Mayor Sam Henderson shares how his city is struggling with the mental impacts of rebuilding from total devastation, amid concerns of gentrification.

The land was bought by Pasco County in July, and was initially planned as a place to provide temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness.

City of Tampa officials said they are working around the clock to have piles of household and vegetative debris cleared. But Mayor Jane Castor urged residents to be patient.

Even though most callers ask for specific, tangible items, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay team allows them to speak freely and encourages an open conversation about their feelings.

The program is a collaboration between Hope Florida and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Across the greater Tampa Bay region, officials are reminding everyone to be safe and ready for the next storm by trimming your trees.

Craig Fugate referred to Hurricane Ian's impact on Fort Myers. He said it's causing an affordable housing crisis and pricing people out of their communities.

Survivors of Hurricane Ian currently using FEMA's temporary housing program have been offered a waiver for financial relief.

With government help exhausted, private groups take action to help thousands of victims nearly 18 months later.

Some residents say it has been difficult to get assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

State Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie credited lessons from hurricanes Irma in 2017, Michael in 2018 and Ian and Nicole in 2022 for helping speed the recovery after Idalia.