Hillsborough County Living
Hillsborough County Information
From Downtown Tampa to Brandon, Plant City, and Apollo Beach — here are the cities, emergency contacts, and storm-prep resources every Hillsborough County resident should know.
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Community Info Across Our Service Area
Hillsborough County Cities & Communities
Cities, Towns & Community Resources
Each link opens the official municipal or community website — the fastest way to find permits, events, utility info, and local news.
Emergency & Weather Preparedness
Hurricane, Flood & Tornado Information
Florida weather can change in minutes. Bookmark these resources — especially if you own or rent a coastal property.
HCFL Alert
Free real-time emergency notifications from Hillsborough County Emergency Management.
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How Much Warning Do You Actually Get?
Hurricane warnings are issued roughly 36 hours before landfall — enough time to prepare, evacuate, or secure your property.
Tornado warnings give you about 13 minutes. Have a NOAA weather radio and enable mobile emergency alerts.
Be Ready Before The Storm
Hazard Preparation Quick Reference
Tornadoes
- Designate an interior safe room on the lowest floor
- Conduct an annual household drill
- Develop a family communication plan
- Keep a NOAA weather radio handy
Floods
- Know the difference between advisory, watch & warning
- Check your FEMA flood zone
- Maintain evacuation readiness
- Never drive through standing water
Cold Weather
- Stock extra blankets and warm clothing
- Follow generator safety protocols — outdoors only
- Protect pipes and outdoor plumbing
- Check on neighbors and pets
Portable Heater Safety
- Never leave a portable heater unattended
- Keep 3+ feet from anything flammable
- Plug directly into a wall outlet — no extension cords
- Turn off when leaving the room or sleeping
3-Day Disaster Supply Kit
- 1 gallon of water per person per day (3 days)
- Non-perishable food for 3 days
- Prescription medications & first aid kit
- Flashlight + extra batteries
- Battery-powered or NOAA weather radio
- Copies of important documents (waterproof bag)
- Cell phone + portable charger
- Cash & emergency contact list
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