Hurricane Milton Update No. 31
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2024) - Hillsborough County has closed the three remaining special needs shelters in an effort to transition the facilities back to normal operations. The residents still in need of shelter are being transferred to Pasco Field Hospital, 18776 State Road 54, Lutz, Florida 33558.
The following special needs shelters are now closed:
- Erwin Technical College, 2010 E. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, Florida 33610
- Sumner High School, 10650 County Road 672, Riverview Florida 33579
- Strawberry Crest High School, 4691 Gallagher Road, Dover Florida 33527
Hillsborough County opened 14 shelters for residents in mandatory evacuations zones for Hurricane Milton. The County provided shelter to 14,183 residents, including 13,422 residents at general population shelters, 750 residents at special needs shelters, and 1,219 animals at pet shelters.
Due to Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, Hillsborough County offices and facilities will remain closed for regular operations Monday, Oct. 14. The closure includes all County libraries and recreation centers. Some parks, preserves, and County boat ramps are open.
For the latest information regarding park openings, visit HCFL.gov/StaySafe and look for "Storm Related Parks Status."
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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.