President Joe Biden has approved FEMA assistance for seventeen counties affected by the storm.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — President Joe Biden has approved federal disaster assistance for seventeen counties affected by Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa said in a news release.
That assistance will include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help people and business owners recover from the storm.
The following counties are receiving federal assistance:
- Charlotte
- Citrus
- Dixie
- Franklin
- Hernando
- Hillsborough
- Jefferson
- Lafayette
- Lee
- Levy
- Madison
- Manatee
- Pasco
- Pinellas
- Sarasota
- Taylor
- Wakulla
In addition, as Tampa residents look for contractors to assist with damages, Mayor Jane Castor reminded them that fraud and scams are common.
“Following a momentous storm like Hurricane Helene, qualified contractors are in high demand, so I want residents to be on the lookout for scammers who prey on Floridians in need of expert service,” Mayor Castor said.
Those looking to …