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In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Water Department staff is actively investigating and responding to water main breaks caused by storm damage. The department wants to reassure the public…

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UPDATE: All roads are opened, but there are still many intersection lights out. Residents are advised to treat these areas as four way stops.For those who have evacuate to areas outside of city…

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 As the City of Tampa begins conducting its damage assessments in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, city officials are urging residents to remain indoors until it is deemed safe to go outside…

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Preliminary damage assessments are underway in Tampa following the passage of Hurricane Milton.Heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds may have subsided, but the dangers remain, with downed trees…

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The City of Tampa is finalizing its preparation efforts as Hurricane Milton arrives to the Southwest Florida coastline.Sandbag sites have closed, after distributing approximately 115,000 sandbags…

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The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department is doing everything possible to provide storm debris pick-up service for the most impacted areas from Hurricane Helene. Regular scheduled residential trash…

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The City of Tampa is working around the clock to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, including continuous debris collection in the wake of Hurricane Helene.City officials are urging…

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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will be revising services in preparation for Hurricane Milton.The revised schedule is as follows:Residential collection: Garbage and recycling…

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FEMA Administrator Meets with Mayor CastorFEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is visiting Tampa and meeting with Mayor Jane Castor as the city and region prepares for Hurricane Milton.Mayor Castor…

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The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will continue to run collection services ahead of Hurricane Milton.Garbage and recycling collection will continue Monday, October 7, 2024. SWEEP and Yard…

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Self-service sandbag sites will be open again on Sunday, October 6, from 7 AM to 7 PM at two Parks & Recreation facilities in the City of Tampa.According to the National Weather Service, heavy…

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In preparation for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Milton, the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will close all facilities and suspend programming starting Monday, October 7, to…

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As Tropical Storm Milton approaches from the Gulf, the City of Tampa is offering free garage parking to all residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas, particularly electric vehicle (EV) owners.…

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Ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, the City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will extend hours of operation at the McKay Bay Transfer Station, allowing residents more opportunities to dispose of debris…

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In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa is providing Uber ride vouchers to help residents access vital resources at city-designated Comfort Stations.The Tampa…

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Tampa residents and business owners should apply for FEMA assistance as soon as possible.Homeowners and renters in Hillsborough County, and other surrounding counties, are eligible to apply for…

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Ahead of this weekend’s severe weather predictions, the City of Tampa will be opening sandbag sites.Sandbag SitesOn Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., the following two sandbag…

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa understands that many properties sustained damage, and its Construction Services team will be at multiple sites to accommodate citizen…

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As Tampa continues to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa will reopen its emergency call center today, September 30, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and tomorrow, October 1, from…

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With post-storm recovery efforts in full swing, the City of Tampa, in partnership with Hillsborough County and the Florida Department of Emergency Management, has activated two Comfort Stations to…

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To help alleviate some of the post-storm stress, the City of Tampa will be offering laundry assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Helene.On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a Wash Zone will be…

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FEMA announced Sunday that federal disaster assistance was approved by President Joe Biden and is now available to Hillsborough County residents as recovery efforts continue in the areas affected by…

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Tampa Solid Waste Begins Storm Debris Collection Post Hurricane Helene The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will begin collection of storm debris on Monday, September 30, 2024. Storm debris…

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Critical Stormwater Clearing Post-Storm With post-storm operations in full swing, the City of Tampa's Stormwater crews are gearing up for a weekend of drain clearing.Tropical storm force winds,…

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Residents are asked to reduce water usage, when possible, to reduce the impact on the City of Tampa's Wastewater infrastructure, as repairs are made following Hurricane Helene.Two Wastewater pumping…