Hillsborough County to Lift Evacuation Order

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2023) - Following initial safety assessments after Hurricane Idalia, Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie M. Wise will rescind the existing Evacuation Order for Zone A effective at 5 p.m. today.

At that time, residents may return to their homes and are asked to drive with caution, pay attention to the roadways, not drive through obstructions or standing water, and stay away from downed power lines. Be aware that some traffic signals may not be functioning. Always remain alert when driving.

Frederick B. Karl County Center and other County facilities that host public-facing services will reopen to the public tomorrow, Aug. 31, on a case-by-case basis pending any damages due to impacts from Hurricane Idalia. Residents can find the latest updates on what remains closed on the Hillsborough County closures page.

Residents without digital access are encouraged to call 833-HC STORM or 833-427-8676, the County's storm information line, for information about Hurricane Idalia or visit HCFLGov.net/StaySafe.

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For more information on Hillsborough County's response to Hurricane Idalia, visit HCFLGov.net/StaySafe and sign up for the HCFL Alert system. Additionally, you can follow Hillsborough County on social media at Facebook; X, formerly known as Twitter; and Nextdoor for updates.