Tampa Bay Hurricane Help

When there’s a potential hurricane heading your way, thinking of logistics can be overwhelming. We’ve gathered a list of helpful links that can help you navigate hurricane season in the Tampa Bay area.

Hurricane prep

The best defense is a good offense when it comes to storm prep:

• National Weather Service: Hurricane Safety Tips
• State of Florida Emergency Management
• How to Save Money While Preparing for Hurricane Season

Evacuation zones

In case of strong storm, you may want to head towards a safer building. Here are the evacuation zones and locations in your area:

• Hillsborough Evacuation Zones
• Pinellas Evacuation Zones
• Pasco Evacuation Zones
• Sarasota Evacuation Zones
• Find your zone — State of Florida
• HART Bus Evacuation Route
• PSTA Storm Service

Flood zones

Flood zones are always changing. See where you stand:

• Hillsborough County — Find My Flood Zone
• Pinellas Flood Maps & Zones
• Pasco County Flood Maps
• Sarasota Flood Maps
• Polk Flood Zones

What’s the difference between flood zones and evacuation zones?

Flood zones are areas mapped by FEMA for use in the National Flood Insurance Program. Evacuation zones are based on hurricane storm surge zones determined by the National Hurricane Center using ground elevation and the area’s vulnerability to storm surge from a hurricane.

Emergency management

Emergency management offices are city and county offices responsible for planning and coordinating actions to prepare, respond, and recover from natural or man-made disasters. Know how to track and get in contact with your local emergency management office:

• Hillsborough County Emergency Management
• Pinellas County Emergency Management
• St. Pete Emergency Management
• Tampa Emergency Management
• Temple Terrace Emergency Alerts
• Pasco Emergency Management
• Sarasota Emergency Management
• Lakeland Emergency Management