Public Health & Safety

 

Today, the Glazer family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced funding to 95 local businesses throughout the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions impacted by the most recent hurricane season as part of the Glazer Family Small Business Fund. Following Hurricane Helene, the Glazer family donated $1 million to support local relief efforts. The family then pledged an additional $1 million on October 17 to recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton, which serves as the funding source for The Glazer Family Small Business Fund.  Click here to see the recipients.

Our Chamber’s commitment to serving our members includes moments when public safety is at risk. The annual Hurricane Season, spanning June 1 – November 31, is part of life here in the Tampa Bay region. Whether you are new to the region, a longtime resident or a native, everyone needs a hurricane preparedness plan. Here are some resources for your reference.

Members Offering Hurricane Relief Resources

Hurricane & Natural Disaster Resources

 

Before the Storm

 

Durring the Storm

Recovery

Business Support

How You Can Help

  • Florida Disaster Fund: It's the state of Florida's official private fund to assist residents. Click here to offer cash donations.
  • American Red Cross: In addition to offering assistance, it takes cash gifts that will be used to help those impacted by the storm. You can give here.
  • Salvation Army: It accepts cash donations, along with clothing, furniture, and other items. Call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825) to arrange a pick-up, or click here.
  • United Way Suncoast: It has set up a page with resources for receiving assistance, along with ways you can volunteer your time as well as donate. Details are here.
  • OneBlood: It says there's an urgent need for blood following Helene. Click here for information on how to donate.
  • Feeding Tampa Bay: It has set up a page to offer food assistance for those impacted by Helene. You can donate here.
  • Metropolitan Ministries: It offers assistance, including food and shelter, for the Tampa Bay area's homeless population. You can give financially here.

Our Partner level Chamber Member Company, WFTS TV ABC Action News, produced this Stormwatch 2024 Hurricane Special to help Tampa Bay area residents prepare for hurricane preparedness. “When should I evacuate? What supplies should I have in my hurricane kit? How much drinking water should I have in my supply kit? Am in a flood zone? How do I know my insurance will cover wind damage or flood damage in my home?” – these are just a few of the basics Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips and the team has been answering for residents during decades of hurricane coverage in our region. Hurricane Season spans June 1 – November 31. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted above average activity during the 2024 season. The Tampa Bay Chamber is proud to partner with WFTS TV to help members safeguard their homes, businesses and their families.

With Tampa Bay’s growing bilingual and Spanish speaking community in mind, we’ve partnered with Solmart Media Group’s Spanish language radio stations to connect you with resources. During an emergency situation, Solmart radio stations will broadcast in Spanish storm and hurricane alerts and warnings, and updates post-storm. In this audio message, Mercedes Soler, Solmart President, explains what kind of a hurricane season is predicted by experts at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the basics of any hurricane preparedness plan. Solmart radio stations include: WTWD-910AM,WTWD-102.1FM, WZSP-FM, WZSP-FMHD1, WZSP-FMHD2, WTMY-FM 99.1, WTMY-AM 1280

Public Health & COVID-19

Public health concerns are also tracked by our Chamber, as part of our commitment to provide members with resources to help. Since 2020, the Tampa Bay Chamber has established a standard of monitoring the progression of public health concerns in the Tampa Bay region, including flu season, COVID-19 (Coronavirus), etc.

Our programming and events are assessed on a regular basis to determine if events need to be cancelled, postponed, or held virtually. Any changes related to public health concerns will continue to be announced/posted on the event page of our website and in email communication with registered attendees. We encourage everyone to stay informed and offer up the following resources to help.

Federal Government Information and Resources

Florida Government Information and Resources

Bay area Government Information and Resources

Bay area Health Care Provider Resources

Chamber Resources (including MOU Chambers and US Chamber)

Employment Information and Resources

Non-Profit Information and Resources

Other Resources

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