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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...

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2023) - A significant storm surge from Hurricane Idalia has pushed the Alafia River to major flood stage and forced road closures throughout Hillsborough County. The Alafia River reached major flood stage of 6.56 feet at about 8 a.m., a level that is...

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2023) - Hillsborough County emergency management officials will host a news conference to discuss storm assessment, flooding, and road safety due to Hurricane Idalia at 10 a.m., today, Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Hillsborough County Public Safety Operations...

Due to increasing windspeeds causing safety concerns, Hillsborough County urges residents to stay off the roads and remain at a safe location today by 8 p.m. HART service will be shut down tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 30, and may resume, weather permitting, on Thursday, Aug. 31. Get Connected. Stay...

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will close two fire stations located in Evacuation Zone A ahead of Hurricane Idalia. The personnel from these locations will be reassigned to surrounding stations at 8 p.m. today. Emergency services may not be able to respond during the height of the storm. HART...

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2023) - Hillsborough County Water Resources is urging residents to minimize water use if their homes or neighborhoods lose power. Water that goes down the drain collects in neighborhood pump stations, and without power impacted pump stations can and will...

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2023) - Hillsborough County emergency management officials will host a news conference to discuss the latest preparations and safety information for Hurricane Idalia at 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Hillsborough County Public Safety Operations...

Hillsborough County is urging businesses to prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia. Now is the time to review Business Continuity Plans to ensure the safety of employees and property. During a disaster, safety is the main concern. Businesses should confirm that all employees are aware of their hurricane...

In response to Tropical Storm Idalia, Hillsborough County is closing all public-facing services to allow County employees to be able to perform their assigned emergency response duties. Additionally, County facilities located in Evacuation Zone A, including Frederick B. Karl County Center, will be...

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2023) - Hillsborough County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Evacuation Zone A, as well as those in mobile and manufactured homes and residents in low-lying areas prone to flooding, beginning at 2 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 28....