The week is designed to inform about hurricanes, flooding, lightning, wildfires, and other extreme weather
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2025) - Severe weather has severely impacted Hillsborough County, with hurricanes, tornadoes, and several consecutive days of extremely cold weather.
Hillsborough County wants residents to continue to be prepared for these natural phenomena, and is joining state emergency officials to promote Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week Feb. 3 - 7.
Each day of Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week will inform residents about a natural hazard:
- Monday, Feb. 3: Lightning
- Tuesday, Feb. 4: Marine Hazards and Rip Currents
- Wednesday, Feb. 5: Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
- Thursday, Feb. 6: Hurricanes and Flooding
- Friday, Feb. 7: Temperature Extremes and Wildfires
The goal is to continue to encourage proper preparation and safety for extreme weather, which can be unpredictable and damaging, and share resources and information about the state's potential natural hazards.
A first step for Hillsborough County residents, business owners, and visitors is to sign up for HCFL Alert, the County's official emergency notification system. Hillsborough County emergency managers use HCFL Alert to keep residents informed by providing real-time messages regarding sandbag distribution, evacuation orders, and flooding dangers. HCFL Alert isn't just used for emergencies. HCFL Alert also allows residents to opt-in for certain non-emergency information in Hillsborough County, including local road closures, programs, events, and grant opportunities.
Hillsborough County emergency managers urge residents to prepare for the worst by having a plan before disaster strikes. All residents, business owners, and visitors can use Hillsborough County's Annual Disaster Guide to prepare for the natural hazards that can impact our area.
Follow Hillsborough County on social media to remain informed. Hillsborough County social media platforms will constantly provide updates about dangerous weather patterns and other natural hazards that may impact our area.
For more information about Hillsborough County's Office of Emergency Management and to sign up for HCFL Alert, visit HCFL.gov/StaySafe.