Florida
SBP began operations in Florida in 2018, opening an office in Panama City to assist communities rebuilding after Hurricanes Michael, Ian, Idalia, and Debby. Since then, SBP has built homes, helped homeowners secure significant disaster assistance through FEMA appeals, and launched the Recovery Acceleration Fund for survivors. With a new program and regional office in Tampa, SBP will continue to strengthen its disaster recovery efforts across the state.
Florida Recovery Operations
SBP has provided recovery resources and support for communities devastated by Hurricanes Michael, Ian, and Idalia across the Florida Panhandle, the Big Bend area, and the Gulf Coast. SBP rebuilds homes for disaster survivors in Florida with IBHS FORTIFIED roofs and other features designed to prevent future storm damage. In addition to the Build program,
SBP’s response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida has included muck-and-gut operations in the greater Tampa area and free disaster assistance services to help homeowners file FEMA appeals.
Our Impact
- 480 families back home
- Over 1,612 volunteers, serving over 34,356 hours
- Secure an additional $1.91 million in additional awards, and 317 households were assisted.
- 45 AmeriCorps members have been a part of our team
- 17 organizations trained in leveraging FEMA, CDBG-DR, and best practices for NGO preparedness and response
- 42 recovery leaders trained on building and executing an effective long-term recovery program through SBPs Leader Practitioner Course
- 47 municipalities/counties served
Phone: (850) 252-6202
Community Partners
