Sign up for HCFL Alert, Hillsborough County's official mass notification system. Have all of the vital supplies ready when authorities say it's time to go. Remember to account for all family members, especially those with special needs, and pets. Do you know your flood zone and evacuation zone? Now is the time to look them up.Īssemble an evacuation kit. For example, some areas that are not in a hurricane evacuation zone are prone to flooding therefore, evacuation becomes necessary. Flood zones and evacuation zones are not the same. Hillsborough County has multiple evacuation zones. Understand evacuation zones and develop an evacuation plan. The impacts of wind and water can be felt for hundreds of miles, and knowing a location's vulnerability is vital. An important first step for all residents is to determine risk, as hurricanes are not just coastal disasters.
This month, get ready with Hillsborough County's Top 10 preparedness tips:ĭetermine your risk. Hillsborough County's Office of Emergency Management is prepared to help keep residents safe. With Ian's devastation still visible, and recovery ongoing, June 1 marks the beginning of the 2023 hurricane season. Workers walking along piles of debris near Estero Blvd Fort Meyers Beach, Florida
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