TAMPA – As Tropical Storm Helene heads towards Florida, here is what individuals in Hillsborough County have to know.
Hillsborough County Evacuations:
Hillsborough County has issued a compulsory evacuation starting Wednesday at 9 a.m. for Zone A, together with anybody residing in cellular and manufactured houses, no matter their zone.
Hillsborough County Closings:
City of Tampa places of work can be closed on Thursday.
Hillsborough County will shut all places of work and amenities on Thursday. The closure contains all county libraries, parks, preserves and recreation facilities. Officials mentioned conservation parks and nature preserves will shut at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. All recreation facilities will shut Wednesday.
James A. Haley Hospital and all related VA clinics will shut for in-person appointments on Thursday. Veterans who cannot be seen just about can be rescheduled. The ER will function usually.
Hillsborough County Shelters:
No shelter openings had been introduced.
Hillsborough County Sandbags:
Hillsborough County is offering sandbags to assist residents put together for potential flooding.
The sandbags can be out there to the general public ranging from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday on the following 4 areas:
- Edward Medard Conservation Park, 6140 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City, FL 33567
- E.G. Simmons Conservation Park, 2401 nineteenth Ave. NW, Ruskin, FL 33570
- Ed Radice Sports Complex, 14720 Ed Radice Dr., Tampa, FL 33626
- Larry Sanders Sports Complex, 5855 S. 78th St., Tampa, FL 33619
Hillsborough County residents are eligible for a most of 10 sandbags per household. Residents should present ID verifying they dwell in the county. A driver’s license will function correct identification.
Tampa
Several sandbag distribution websites can be open in Tampa on Tuesday and Wednesday:
- Himes Ave Complex, 4501 South Himes Avenue
- Al Barnes Park, 2902 North thirty second Street
- Al Lopez Park, 4810 North Himes Avenue
The websites can be open on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for seniors and individuals with particular wants and 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. for most people. On Wednesday, websites can be open to most people from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
There's a restrict of 10 baggage and residents have to convey identification to confirm their residence.
Temple Terrace
The City of Temple Terrace is opening a sandbag location forward of potential Tropical Storm Helene.
- Sports Complex, 10369 US Highway 301.
The location can be open on:
Tuesday – 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday – 8 p.m. to 7 p.m.
City officers say residents could have a most of 10 sandbags per particular person and identification is required to confirm residency.
Hillsborough County Schools:
Hillsborough County Schools can be closed on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26, in anticipation of the storm. In addition, all after-school packages, athletics, and extracurricular actions are canceled for this Wednesday and Thursday.
The University of South Florida canceled all courses in any respect USF campuses starting on Wednesday and is not going to resume till Monday. Campuses will return to regular enterprise operations (with out courses) on Saturday.
Hillsborough Community College is closing at midday on September 25 via September 26. All afternoon and night courses are canceled.
The University of Tampa has additionally canceled courses for tomorrow via Friday. Weekend actions are nonetheless as scheduled, however courses will not resume till Monday, Sept. 30.
Hillsborough County More Information:
Click here for more information from Hillsborough County Emergency Management.
