Hillsborough County has issued a voluntary evacuation for special-needs residents located in Evacuation Zone A starting Friday, Sept. 8, at 8 a.m. Two shelters will be opened to accommodate special-needs residents only. Residents can confirm evacuation zones at HCFLGov.net/StaySafe or call (813) 272-5900. The special-needs shelters will open at 8 a.m. at the following locations:
- Strawberry Crest High School, 4691 Gallagher Road in Dover
- SunDome at USF, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. in Tampa
The special-needs shelters are only for residents with medical issues that require electricity assistance or cognitive issues that would not be supported in a general population shelter.
On Saturday, Sept. 9, at 8 a.m., Hillsborough County will open 14 shelters for residents in Evacuation Zone A whose homes are vulnerable to storm surge and wind damage. Here is a list of the shelters that are opening.
Due to the anticipation of inclement weather from Hurricane Irma, Hillsborough County government offices will be closed Friday, Sept. 8, and Monday, Sept. 11. Offices will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Make sure to have a plan. Residents and visitors are encouraged to register for HCFL Alert, Hillsborough County’s official public notification system for emergency and urgent alerts. For more information, visit HCFLGov.net/StaySafe or call 813-272-5900.