HURRICANE MILTON RESOURCES

Residents and visitors are encouraged to register for HCFL Alert, Hillsborough County's official public notification system for emergency and urgent alerts.

To receive messages by email, phone, and text, go to HCFL.gov/StaySafe

Residents without digital access are encouraged to call (833) HC STORM or (833) 427-8676, the County's storm information and help line.

Follow Hillsborough County’s official social media accounts @HillsboroughFL on Facebook and X, and sign up for Nextdoor, for official information and updates during emergencies

Relief Resources

For local food resources, please contact Feeding Tampa Bay: https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood

Hotel Stays

Income eligible residents of Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Plant City and Temple Terrace, who have been displaced due to Hurricane Helene may be eligible to receive temporary hotel assistance. For further details and eligibility requirements, please call (813) 675-3450.

Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa opened comfort stations to help residents affected by Hurricane Helene. There are comfort stations in Tampa and other parts of Hillsborough County. The comfort stations offer showers, restrooms, ice, washers and dryers for laundry, and charging stations for phones, laptops, and other communications devices.

  • No ID required at Comfort Stations.

  • Hot food or boxed meals will be served at all Comfort Station locations at approximately lunch and dinner times.

  • If you need transportation assistance to and from a comfort station, call (833) HC STORM or (833) 427-8676 daily from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Comfort Station Locations

Comfort stations are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice at the following locations:

Additional Comfort Options for Displaced Residents

People without access to adequate air conditioning also can take refuge in public places, including libraries or shopping malls. A full list of library locations and hours is available online. Please note that some library locations are closed due to storm damage.

Residents also can refill water bottles in County parks, libraries, or government buildings across the county. Use the Water Bottle Filling Station map to find your nearest station.

Residents are encouraged to report unmet needs due to impacts from Hurricane Helene by completing this easy-to-use online form at HCFL.gov/DamageAssessment.

If you need assistance completing the form, call (833) HC-STORM or (833) 427-8676, the County's storm information line. The information will be routed to the appropriate County department, which will respond within 72 hours.


Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funds Application:

Call the toll-free application number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or register online at FEMA.gov.

Voting and Elections Services

Price Gouging & Fraud Awareness

If you see something, say something. You can report suspicious behavior to your local law enforcement agency or by calling 1-855-FLA-SAFE (1-855-352-7233)

STATE

Please be vigilant about price gouging to prevent becoming a victim. You can report claims of price gouging by phone (1-866-9NO-SCAM ) or online.

FEDERAL

FEMA encourages survivors to be aware of fraud and scams and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud to 1-866-720-5721. For more information, please visit https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/beware-fraud