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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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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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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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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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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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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…

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Storm SurgeGaining strength as it moves up the Florida Gulf Coast, Hurricane Helene is creating potentially life-threatening conditions for communities along the state's western coastline, including…

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As severe weather sets in and the threat of storm surge and flooding increases into the evening and night, the City of Tampa will remain closed through Friday.Additionally, Solid Waste services will…

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The City of Tampa will hold a press conference at 5:30 PM today, September 25, at the Emergency Operations Center to provide the public with updates on the city’s preparations for Hurricane Helene,…

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Due to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, all City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, September 26. This closure allows city staff to focus on emergency response efforts as the…

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In preparation for Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa will begin a partial activation of the Emergency Operations Center this evening.With the impact of Helene expected to be felt in the Tampa Bay…

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Tropical Storm Helene expected to impact the Tampa Bay area by Thursday, the City of Tampa is taking proactive steps to prepare our community, with special focus on water, stormwater, and wastewater…

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In advance of what is expected become Hurricane Helene, preparations are underway at the City of Tampa to ensure its services and infrastructure is ready for the severe weather and its impacts.…

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The Department of Solid Waste will be revising services in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene.The revised schedule is as follows:Residential collection:Garbage, recycling, and yard waste…

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In advance of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene impacting the Gulf Coast, the City of Tampa is opening sandbag distribution sites begin tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24, at 8 a.m.Sandbag…

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The City of Tampa is taking significant steps to modernize its stormwater infrastructure, addressing the growing challenge of managing localized flooding in our coastal, low-lying area.A recent storm…

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Reminder: The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department is asking members of the public to avoid placing their containers curbside overnight, given the pending storm surges and gusts of wind. It is best…

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As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way up the West Florida coastline, residents are urged to remain indoors and avoid the roadways.Given the heavy rainfall the Tampa Bay region is expected to receive…