Hurricane Helene Business Resources
Hillsborough County is urging business owners to report storm damage to their business through the Florida Department of Commerce's Business Damage Assessment Survey.
Hillsborough County business and commercial property owners can use the State of Florida's Business Damage Assessment Survey to help make the state aware of the extent of damage done by Hurricane Debby.
Business owners who need assistance completing the form can call the Hillsborough County Entrepreneur Collaborative Center at (813) 204-9267.
Businesses should confirm that all employees are aware of their hurricane preparedness plan and their individual responsibilities. It is also important that businesses monitor relevant emergency management news for weather and safety updates.
Businesses are advised to document their property.
Photographs and inventory lists should be compiled prior to the storm.
If necessary, these can be used as insurance evidence for damage assessments after the storm.
Refer businesses with storm-related concerns to ESF18@EM.MyFlorida.com or call the Private Sector Hotline at (850) 815-4925.
Businesses can also register at FloridaDisaster.org for information and resources for use before, during, and after disasters.
Once registered, businesses can report their status, complete a business damage assessment, and offer or request resources.
The Florida Department of Commerce has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.
Businesses across Hillsborough County that were impacted by Hurricane Helene can now apply for the program at FloridaJobs.org/EBL to learn more about the program, view the lending guidelines, and required documentation, and complete an application by the Nov. 24, 2024, deadline. More information is available by calling (833) 832-4494 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.