HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Following recent severe weather events, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and extreme cold, Hillsborough County is joining state emergency officials in promoting Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week, February 3-7.
The week aims to educate residents on how to prepare for a variety of natural hazards.
Each day of the week will focus on a specific threat:
- Monday, Feb. 3: Lightning
- Tuesday, Feb. 4: Marine Hazards and Rip Currents
- Wednesday, Feb. 5: Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
- Thursday, Feb. 6: Hurricanes and Flooding
- Friday, Feb. 7: Temperature Extremes and Wildfires
The goal of the week is to promote preparedness and safety in the face of unpredictable and damaging extreme weather, while also sharing vital resources and information.
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Hillsborough County residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to sign up for HCFL Alert, the County’s official emergency notification system. HCFL Alert provides real-time messages about sandbag distribution, evacuations, flooding, road closures, and other important information. Users can also opt-in for non-emergency updates about local programs, events, and grant opportunities.
Emergency managers urge everyone to prepare for potential disasters by creating a plan in advance. Hillsborough County’s Annual Disaster Guide is a valuable resource to help residents, businesses, and visitors prepare for natural hazards common to the area.
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