As we know, Hurricanes are to be expected every year in our state and in our city. We want to ensure that residents and visitors in Tampa’s Downtown are always prepared with resources that can assist them before and after storms impact our area. Please see the various resources below, where you can seek storm preparedness assistance, post-storm aid, and also ways to help those who may be severely impacted:
Use the HEAT map to pinpoint your exact evacuation zone and any new changes to local orders. To find your evacuation zone Click Here
The City of Tampa Hurricane Re-Entry Program is for residents and businesses in the areas most likely to be evacuated during a hurricane event. It is designed to make it easier for residents and business representatives to re-enter the area after evacuation orders have been lifted – and to prevent unauthorized visitors from entering the area. If you are in need of a re-entry hang tag please Click Here for more information.
Be sure to stay informed with the Alert Tampa emergency communications system:
Here are some ways to get connected.
-Follow @AlertTampa on Twitter
-Text TAMPAREADY to 888-777
-Text TAMPALISTA to 888-777 for alerts in Spanish
-Register at Tampa.gov/AlertTampa for voicemails and emails
View the Red Cross’ Hurricane Preparation Checklist:
Organizations that Offer Aid:
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay
Feeding Tampa Bay
Salvation Army Tampa
Red Cross Tampa Bay Chapter
Tampa Bay Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund
BELFOR Property Restoration
Florida Commerce
Tampa Bay Chamber Resources
IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Disaster Recovery Quick Guides
Federal Emergency Management Agency Hurricane Tips
Florida Commerce Disaster Planning Toolkit
Florida Disaster Fund
Solid Waste Collection & Storm Debris Collection
Residents that are ready for storm debris collection immediately may request collection by calling the City of Tampa Solid Waste Call Center at 813-274-8811 or submit a request online at tampaconnect.com. For customers requiring additional time for assessment and removal of vegetative-storm debris, and damaged household items, the official collection will begin on Monday, October 7. As of this date, call in requests will not be required. Crews will canvas each neighborhood within City of Tampa limits and collect storm related debris from the curb.
Beware of Contractor Scams
After a disaster, qualified contractors are usually in high demand. Scammers or unqualified out-of-state workers may take advantage of Floridians in need of expert service. If you have been approached to have work done on or at your home, you can check if that individual is licensed through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) or by going to myfloridalicense.com. See tips from the Florida Attorney General’s Office offers these tips when hiring a contractor.
City of Tampa Resident Damage Self Reporting Form
Residents can self-report damages to help prioritize the City of Tampa’s damage assessment operations using the Resident Damage Self Reporting Form. If it is an emergency situation, residents should always call 9-1-1, but for other non-life-threatening damages, residents can enter the information in the form. Go to tampa.gov/SelfReport to access the form.
Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline
Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline. Anyone who suspects price gouging can report it at MyFloridaLegal.com or by calling 1 (866) 9NO-SCAM.
