On the final day of National Hurricane Preparedness Week we highlight the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Guide. It highlights all the info you need to be ready for the start of the 2024 Hurricane Season on June 1st.
Download a copy 👉 https://t.co/jQlmk7b8Q7
Beat the Heat! ☀️ UV levels are high this time of year, especially during the peak hours between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Protect your skin with sunscreen (SPF 30+), hats, and shade breaks. Skin protection today means a healthier tomorrow.
HILLSBOROUGH HAPPENINGS THIS WEEKEND:
🌀Disaster and Recovery Community Expo at Feeding Tampa Bay → https://t.co/CoZ5iMmI6E
💪Healthy Living Community Health Fair at the Plant City Community Resource Center → https://t.co/bwqtPiAgCg
A local business @weareowenscorning is participating in Global Safety Week. Your Office of Emergency Management Team supported this initiative by sharing prep info on getting employees ready for the Hurricane Season.
Request us at your next event here 👉 https://t.co/cLKjISptk1
Our team is running drills with the latest tech so we're #TampaReady to face any emergency. 💪 We completed annual storm exercises at designated Emergency Response Centers, and if a storm strikes, these crews will act as first responders, clearing roadways for emergency services.
Temps are rising, Tampa! 🥵 Stay in the know with text alerts about heat advisories & tips to stay cool when things get hot. Text HEATSAFE to 888-777.
Reminder: Hurricane season is here! 🌀 Make your preparations now.
1️⃣ Make a plan
2️⃣ Get a kit
3️⃣ Stay informed: Text TAMPAREADY or TAMPALISTA to 888-777 for emergency text alerts, follow @AlertTampa & visit https://t.co/q1bLpr8MYX for more info
Let's get #TampaReady! Speak to City staff and community partners to learn how to prepare your family and home in the event of a tropical storm or hurricane. Sandbags will be available for Tampa residents and limited to 10 bags per family while supplies last.
Today will be similar to Monday with scattered to numerous mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Then over the next few days deeper moisture will arrive leading to more numerous showers and thunderstorms at almost any time with locally heavy rainfall possible. ⛈️ #FLwx
Hurricane season starts June 1st - make sure you're #TampaReady with our first-ever Hurricane Preparedness Guide!🌀 The guide is a comprehensive, easy-to-read resource designed specifically for Tampa residents with guidance on what to do before, during, and after a storm.
Keep your cool when temperatures climb!
💧Hydrate, 👕wear light clothing and ☀️don't skip the sunscreen.
If you start feeling dizzy, don't "tough it out"—seek medical help immediately.
For more heat safety tips visit: https://t.co/ZbPMSks4Rj
Hurricane season starts in under two weeks, and our Stormwater crews are continuing aggressive work to maintain our system. 🌀💪 From clearing pipes to digging & grading drainage ditches, crews are out daily helping reduce flooding risks and staying #TampaReady.
⚠️NOISE & TRAFFIC ADVISORY⚠️
It's SOF Week (May 18-22) at the Tampa Convention Center - expect traffic throughout the week & loud noises during the large biannual demonstration by United States Special Operations Command on Wednesday (5/20) at 12pm.
Info: https://t.co/NsnSgdbwAc
Warm temperatures can quickly rise to dangerous levels especially in the summer and in parked cars.
⚠️ NEVER leave people or pets alone in a vehicle
💧 Drink plenty of water
👕 Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing
🆒 Spend time in air conditioning or shade
With hurricane season only 2 weeks away, Team Tampa was proud to support @uscentcom and @macdillafb during their 2026 Safety and Readiness Expo.
See what you can do to be #TampaReady at https://t.co/DPLa2pij10
ICYMI: New evacuation zones have been announced for @HillsboroughFL. 🌀 See if yours has changed now, so you know what to do if the time comes to evacuate. ⬇️
https://t.co/iZ8A9s9zD8
📢 Florida NWS offices are offering FREE virtual tropical training July 27-30
⏰ Daily sessions - 11am, 1pm, and 7pm EDT
Day 1: Getting Ready
Day 2: Hunker Down
Day 3: Post-Storm Safety
Day 4: Lessons Learned
📝 Info & Sign-Up: https://t.co/FB9AqCshnC
📌 #HurricanePrep#FLwx
Tampa residents! If you experienced damage from Hurricanes Helene or Milton, you may be eligible for the Rebuilding for Tomorrow Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program! 🏠
🔗https://t.co/Y9DCxxkJvz
📞 813-540-7767
‼️ Evacuation zones have been updated in Hillsborough County ‼️
Your evacuation zone may have changed for the 2026 hurricane season! As we close out #HurricanePreparednessWeek, check if your home is in Zone A, B, C, D, or E.
Learn about the change ⬇️ https://t.co/mxQOnENgFC
To close out Hurricane Preparedness Week, we want to remind you about the upcoming @TampaFireRescue Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 30 at 4810 Himes Ave from 11AM-3PM.
We will have everything you need to get prepared including free supplies and great #TampaReady Tips!