Hillsborough County, in conjunction with the National Guard, has opened points of distribution (POD) throughout the county to help residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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.
Sites are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until supplies last. Sites will close from noon to 1 p.m., daily, to reset.
- 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
- 431 19th Ave. NE, Ruskin, FL 33570
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.