Disaster assistance deadlines approach
October 26, 2024 - Pinellas County residents and business owners recovering from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton are running out of time to apply for resources. Nonprofits and governments have until Oct. 28 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance for Helene, and until Nov. 11 for Milton. The local Operation Blue Roof Program will conclude Nov. 5. Residents can apply by phone for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits from Nov. 4 through Nov. 8. Individual FEMA and unemployment assistance applications for Debby close Nov. 12 and Nov. 18, respectively.