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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tropical Storm Milton Forms with Florida's Gulf Coast in its PathAhead of inclement weather and approaching Tropical Storm Milton, Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa will close its Comfort…

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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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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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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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Beginning Thursday, October 3, the City of Tampa will open a third comfort station to provide essential services for residents affected by Hurricane Helene. The new comfort station will be located at…

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TAMPA, FL. (October 02, 2024)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, residents in Tampa are working diligently to recover from the storm's impacts. To ensure the safety and security of affected…

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TAMPA, FL. (October 1, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce the establishment of the Chief’s Advisory Panel, a community-driven initiative designed to enhance transparency,…

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TAMPA, FL. (October 1, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce its participation in a statewide safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of serious injury and fatal traffic…

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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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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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TAMPA, FL. (September 30, 2024)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our community is beginning the lengthy recovery process. Eleven Tampa Police officers and their families were displaced from…

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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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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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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…

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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…

News Convention Center

The Tampa Convention Center was fortunate to not sustain significant damage from Hurricane Helene. The center has resumed normal operations ahead of the International Boat Builders Exhibition and…

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One of Tampa's main Wastewater pump stations that went offline due to flooding caused by Hurricane Helene is back on.The Krauss Pumping Station, located at 163 S Ashley Street, which processes every…