Hillsborough County to hold news conference at 10 a.m. today to discuss hurricane preparations. Tropical Storm Helene Update No. 3
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2024) – Hillsborough County has issued a mandatory evacuation for Evacuation Zone A and for all mobile homes and manufactured housing within the County starting at 9 a.m. today.
The County has opened six shelters for residents in Evacuation Zone A, those whose homes are vulnerable to storm surge and flooding, and for manufactured homes that are susceptible to wind damage.
Below is the list of shelters now open to residents:
- Burnett Middle School (pet friendly), 1010 N. Kingsway Rd., Seffner, FL 33584
- Durant High School (pet friendly), 4748 Cougar Path, Plant City, FL 33567
- Middleton High School (pet friendly), 4801 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33610
- Sickles High School (pet friendly), 7950 Gunn Hwy., Tampa, FL 33626
- Reddick Elementary School (pet friendly), 325 West Lake Dr., Wimauma, FL 33598
- Erwin Technical College (Special Needs only, pet friendly), 2010 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610
The special-needs shelters are only for residents with medical issues that require electricity assistance or cognitive issues that would not be supported in a general population shelter.
Residents bringing pets to one of the four pet-friendly shelters need to bring a sturdy carrier for each pet that allows room for the pet to stand up and move around, as well as a collar with a leash and supplies for each pet to last seven days. Find more information on how residents can prepare their pets.
Residents can confirm evacuation zones and register for HCFL Alert, Hillsborough County's official public notification system, at HCFL.gov/StaySafe or by calling (833) HCSTORM.
News Conference This Morning
Hillsborough County will hold a news conference to discuss hurricane preparations at 10 a.m. today at the Public Safety Operations Complex, 9450 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33619.
HART Evacuation Routes
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) will run evacuation bus routes for those who need transportation to a shelter. More information can be found here.
Sandbags Hillsborough County’s sandbag locations will be open again from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at these locations:
- Edward Medard Conservation Park, 6140 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City, FL 33567
- E.G. Simmons Conservation Park, 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin, FL 33570
- Ed Radice Sports Complex, 14720 Ed Radice Dr., Tampa, FL 33626
- Larry Sanders Sports Complex, 5855 S. 78th St., Tampa, FL 33619
Hillsborough County residents are eligible for a maximum of 10 sandbags per vehicle. Residents must show ID verifying they live in the county; a driver’s license or utility bill will serve as proper identification.
Get Connected. Stay Alert.
Make sure to have a plan. Residents and visitors are encouraged to register for HCFL Alert, Hillsborough County’s official public notification system for emergency and urgent alerts. To receive messages by email, phone, and text, go to HCFL.gov/StaySafe.
Residents without digital access are encouraged to call 833-HC STORM or 833-427-8676, the County's storm information line, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.