Hillsborough County Approves $60 Million For Hurricane Milton Debris Removal

Hurricane Milton uprooted and snapped trees as it roared onshore. (TFP)

Hillsborough County is taking action to expedite Hurricane Milton recovery efforts. On Wednesday, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of $60 million from reserve funds to support debris removal and other emergency protective measures.

The funds will be transferred from the Catastrophic Disaster Recovery Fund reserves to the BOCC – FEMA Hurricane Milton – Disaster Events Fund. This move comes as Hillsborough County remains under a local state of emergency due to the impact of Hurricane Milton.

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FEMA Reimbursement Expected

While the county is initially funding these efforts, it anticipates reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for eligible debris removal and emergency protective measures costs.

Debris Removal Information for Residents

Residents can find information about debris and yard waste collection, as well as track the county’s progress, by visiting HCFL.gov/staysafe.

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Stay Informed and Connected

Hillsborough County encourages residents and visitors to stay informed and receive critical updates by:

Registering for HCFL Alert: This public notification system provides emergency and urgent alerts via email, phone, and text. Sign up at HCFL.gov/HCFLAlert.
Visiting the County Website: The latest emergency-related information is available at HCFL.gov/StaySafe.
Calling the Storm Information Line: Residents without digital access can call (833) HC STORM or (833) 427-8676 for storm-related information and assistance.

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