A local state of emergency has been issued in the City of Tampa for Tropical Storm Elsa. Are you Tampa Ready?
Text TAMPAREADY to 888-777 for emergency text alerts.
Envía TAMPALISTA al 888-777 para recibir alertas de emergencia.
Visit tampa.gov/hurricane for hurricane preparedness tips. Follow the City of Tampa & Alert Tampa on social media for updates.
Tune In at 3PM: Tropical Storm Elsa Press Availability
Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Police Department Chief Brian Dugan, and Tampa Fire Rescue Fire Chief Barbara Tripp will hold a press availability at 3:00 p.m. today (July 6) at the Emergency Operations Center to discuss Tropical Storm Elsa, share updates on storm readiness, and highlight what residents should do to be prepared. Watch via Facebook Live on the City of Tampa Facebook Page.
Enroll in Alert Tampa Emergency Alert Notifications
The Alert Tampa system can provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, critical law enforcement activity, missing persons, evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods, and boil water notices. You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages, and more. Sign up now.
Tampa’s Emergency Hotline
Tampa's Emergency Hotline is open today from 8am - 8pm to help residents get prepared. Call takers can answer questions in both English & Spanish for information like sandbag distribution, shelter locations, enrolling in Alert Tampa, and more. Call 1-833-TPA-INFO or 1-833-872-4636.
Parks & Recreation Facilities and Parks
Tampa Parks and Recreation programs and facilities are closed as of 12:00pm today, July 6th. Stay tuned for reopening updates.
Hillsborough County Emergency Storm Shelter
Hillsborough County has opened an emergency storm shelter for residents who are concerned for their safety. The shelter is open now and located at Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Road in Riverview.
Report Street Flooding & Other Roadway Concerns
Call 1-813-274-FAST or
1-813-274-3278 to report flooding. Bookmark tampa.gov/FloodMap to check the City of Tampa Street Flood Map before you drive during heavy rainfall.
Prepare Your Emergency Supply Kit
Double check your kits to ensure you are prepared.
