Hurricane Milton Update No. 28
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2024) - Hillsborough County, in conjunction with the National Guard, now has four points of distribution (POD) throughout areas of the county to help residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The newest site is at 431 19th Avenue NE, Ruskin, FL 33670.
The sites are open today until 7 p.m. or until supplies last.
PODs are drive through relief areas where residents can pick up water, tarps for protecting homes and meals. The PODs allow residents to obtain these items without having to leave their vehicles.
New POD site in Hillsborough County
- 431 19th Avenue NE, Ruskin, FL 33570 (Former Kmart parking lot)
Currently open POD sites in Hillsborough County:
- Elev8 Fun, Citrus Park Mall, 7902 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa, FL 33625
- HCC Brandon, 10451 Nancy Watkins Dr., Tampa, FL 33619
- Gibsonton Walmart, 9205 Gibsonton Dr., Gibsonton, FL 33534
No IDs will be required at the PODs.
Residents With Unmet Needs
Residents are encouraged to report unmet needs due to impacts from Hurricane Milton by completing this easy-to-use online form at HCFL.gov/DamageAssessment.
If you need assistance completing the form, call (833) HC-STORM or (833) 427-8676, the County's storm information and helpline. The information will be routed to the appropriate County department, which will respond within 72 hours.
Get Connected. Stay Alert.
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/HCFLAlert. For the latest emergency-related information visit HCFL.gov/StaySafe. Residents without digital access are encouraged to call (833) HC STORM or (833) 427-8676, the County's storm information and helpline.