Hurricane Resources
Dear Valued Members & Community Members,
The health and safety of our members and community are a top priority for the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber. Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to reschedule all programs, events and meetings for this week.
The Chamber office will be closed beginning Monday, September 26 at noon, and will remain closed until it is safe to return. The Chamber staff will be working remotely, and will be here for you before, during, and after the storm. For urgent matters please contact Justice@tampabaylgbtchamber.org
We will continue to be a trusted source of information pertaining to your business and have compiled some resources to assist you, your family, and your business through this hurricane season. We are a member of the Emergency Support Function 18 team, and will keep you informed as things evolve.
Hurricane Resources (by County)
City of St Petersburg & Pinellas County:
Before the Storm
- City’s Good Neighbor Guide: Hurricane Planning
- Alert Pinellas (Alert St. Pete)
- Visit Know Your Zone or call 727-453-3150 to learn your hurricane evacuation level
- The Official Hurricane Guide to Pinellas County
- Get A Plan! at Florida Disaster.org
- Prepare for the Storm — NOAA & National Weather Service
- Sandbags
During The Storm
- Shelters
- Report Outages and Problems
- Report Non-Emergency Issues (fallen trees, etc.)
- County Resources
- Facility Closures
After the Storm
- Pinellas County’s After the Storm Safety Tips and Recovery Assistance
- FEMA Assistance
- Report Issues for City Maintenance
City of Tampa & Hillsborough County:
Before the Storm
- Make sure your family has a disaster supply kit
- Download the Annual Disaster Planning Guide
- Sign up for HCFL Alert
- Know Your Evacuation Zone
- Think about options for your pet
- Register for a special needs shelter
- Protect your property from flooding
During the Storm
- Evacuation notices and special announcements
- Download HART Emergency Evacuation Bus Route Map
- Follow flooding safety precautions
After the Storm
- Report damage and concerns
- Check TECO Outage Map
- Get information on storm-related yard debris removal
Additional County Resources:
Quick Links:
- Weather.gov
- FloridaDisaster.org
- FloridaDisaster.biz
- Alert Florida
- Business Disaster Recovery Sample Plan
- National Hurricane Center
Alert Attorney General of price gouging 866-966-7226
Complete a business disaster recovery plan. You can find a sample business emergency plan at ready.gov/business or FloridaDisaster.org.
Please take care and prepare for the storm. We look forward to seeing you soon!