Damage Reporting - Hurricane Milton Recovery

Damage Reporting Form

The Hurricane Damage Reporting Form is designed to help Hillsborough County officials connect residents with local recovery resources.

Homeowners and owners/renters of agricultural properties, nonprofits, and houses of worship should complete this form, which will help County staff communicate resident needs to local partners, such as American Red Cross, Feeding Tampa Bay, Metropolitan Ministries, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, and more.

HCFL.gov/DamageAssessment

Residents who need assistance in completing the form should call (833) HC-STORM or 833-427-8676, the County's Customer Service & Support storm information line.

This County assessment form IS NOT a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) application. To register with FEMA, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.

Please keep in mind that completing this form DOES NOT replace a business or homeowner’s insurance claim, nor does it serve as an application for resources.

Required Electrical Inspections for Residents Who Experienced Flooding

Residents in unincorporated Hillsborough County that experienced flooding in their home due to Hurricane Milton should ensure their power remains off until a licensed electrician has inspected their electrical system for safety.

Here are the steps residents should take:

1. Have a licensed electrical contractor inspect the home’s electrical system.
2. If there is no damage found or repairs are minor and do not require a permit, Tampa Electric customers located in unincorporated Hillsborough County are required to have the licensed electrician complete the Tampa Electric Company Service Release Agreement Residential/Commercial (Form E-268).
3. Once completed, residents should submit the form to TECO's One Source team at: Release@tecoenergy.com.
4. If there is damage that requires a permit, an electrician will need to make necessary repairs and call for required inspections from Hillsborough County Building Officials before power can be restored. See the information on this page about emergency permitting for residential and commercial structures through Hillsborough County Development Services.

Before hiring a professional, make sure the individual holds a valid contractor license and is insured to work in Hillsborough County. Residents can visit the County’s Selecting a Contractor in Hillsborough County page for information.

Residents located in the cities of Tampa, Plant City or Temple Terrace who may have been impacted by flood waters due to Hurricane Milton, should contact their local government for any special instructions.