Below is a list of some of the Hurricane Relief-related resources in your county. This list does not include all of the many services available, and we encourage you to research additional programs that may benefit you and your loved ones! Plan smart and stay safe.

Hillsborough County

  • TECO Outage Maps: Power outages can be sudden and uncertain. The engineers at TECO want to make sure everyone stays connected to info even when the power is out. They’ve created this map of outages to help you stay informed!

  • Emergency Evacuation Maps: Before and even during the storm, HART buses will be making routes to take people to shelters. This service is FREE and ADA accessible!

  • Pet Supply Resources: Make sure you are stocked up on supplies for all your loved ones, including the furry ones. Visit this Hillsborough county website for any pet care needs or supplies you may need after the storm!

  • FEMA Mobile App: The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a FREE app that puts all emergency information in one spot. It’s available on both IOS and Android, or download the app via text message!

Pasco County

  • Storm Shelters: Many Pasco county schools are acting as storm shelters, find the full list here. Some locations include Wesley Chapel High School, Sunlake High School, and River Ridge Middle/High School.

  • Interactive Evacuation Map: Know where your best evacuation routes are at all times within Pasco county with this Interactive Evacuation Map.

  • Special Needs Shelters: The Pasco County Special Needs Program has set up safe shelters with those for physical or mental disabilities, or minor health and medical conditions. Admission to the shelter is as simple as filling out an application, available in both English and Spanish.

Pinellas County

  • Interactive Evacuation Map: Know where your best evacuation routes are at all times within Pinellas county with this Interactive Evacuation Map.

  • ALERT Pinellas: ALERT Pinellas is a FREE emergency notification system that has been keeping Pinellas residents informed for years through storms, floods, evacuations, and more. You can sign up to receive alerts for multiple locations to keep tabs on your house, workplace, loved ones, or schools.

Sarasota/Manatee Counties

  • ALERT Sarasota: ALERT Sarasota is a FREE emergency notification system that, just like ALERT Pinellas, is designed to keep residents informed through any kind of situation. Signing up takes just minutes on the ALERT Sarasota county website.

  • Manatee County Hurricane Website: Everything you need to know about hurricane prep and safety within Manatee county. Make plans, set up emergency kits, register for special needs shelters, and monitor your threat level all from here.

  • Evacuation Centers: If you don’t intend to ride it out, plan your next move. Below are links to the full list of all storm shelters and evacuation areas within Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Polk County

  • Evacuation Centers: It can be tough to find out which shelters are closest to your city, luckily the Polk county website has a list of shelters for each city. Below is a link to the full list of all storm shelters and evacuation areas within Polk county.

  • Emergency Home Readiness: The Polk county website also provides a list of tips on fortifying your home and numbers that can be called in the event of an emergency. Find that information here.

Citrus County

  • Citrus County Emergency Website: Find all the resources you need to prepare for hurricanes and flooding on the Citrus county website. This website has links to CDC articles on natural disasters and the number of Citrus County Health Services.

Lee County

  • Storm Updates: This comprehensive Lee county website has information on evacuation routes, shelters, emergency alert tools, and national weather service social media. This resource is a quintessential stop for Lee county hurricane prep!

Hernando County

  • Hurricane Ian Updates: Hernando county weather services are rapidly updating the Emergency Management forum as soon as new hurricane info comes out. To stay informed, check back every few hours! You can also register for ALERT Hernando here.

Charlotte County

  • Charlotte County Hurricane Monitoring: Charlotte county officials are routinely monitoring hurricane Ian and periodically updating residents through their forum here. Sign up for emergency alerts through ALERT Charlotte!