HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County is initiating a series of eight public meetings to gather community feedback on the impact of recent severe weather events, including seasonal rainfall and Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, on the county’s stormwater infrastructure. The first meeting will take place on Tuesday evening in Town ‘N Country at Pierce Middle School.
The county is seeking to understand the cumulative flooding impacts experienced by residents and businesses, aiming to develop effective regional flood mitigation and resiliency strategies. An independent engineering firm has been contracted to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused by the 2024 storms.
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The public meetings will provide residents with an opportunity to share their experiences regarding flooding impacts on roads, private property, and businesses. The meetings are strategically located across the county to ensure accessibility for those most affected.
The first meeting will be held:
- 6:30 p.m. April 15 at Pierce Middle School, 5511 N. Hesperides St., Tampa, FL 33614.
Following the initial meeting, the next scheduled meeting will be:
- 6:30 p.m. April 22 at Riverview Public Library, 9951 Balm Riverview Rd., Riverview, FL 33569.
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Additional meetings are planned at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, Plant City High School, Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, University Area Community Development Corporation Inc., Jimmie B. Keel Regional Public Library, and Lennard High School.
Full Meeting Schedule:
- 6:30 p.m. April 15 — Pierce Middle School, 5511 N. Hesperides St., Tampa, FL 33614
- 6:30 p.m. April 22 — Riverview Public Library, 9951 Balm Riverview Rd., Riverview, FL 33569
- 6 p.m. April 23 — Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa, FL 33618
- 5:30 p.m. April 29 — Plant City High School cafeteria, 1 Raider Pl., Plant City, FL 33563
- 6:30 p.m. May 7 — Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611
- 6 p.m. May 12 — University Area Community Development Corporation, Inc., 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613
- 5:30 p.m. May 15 — Jimmie B. Keel Regional Public Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618
- 6 p.m. May 19 — Lennard High School, 2342 E. Shell Point Rd., Ruskin, FL 33570
For residents unable to attend in person, an online platform will be available through the Hillsborough County Education & Engagement Hub from April 15 to May 19, allowing for virtual feedback.
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