Evacuation shelters open in Tampa Bay in preparation of storm

TAMPA, Fla. — As Tampa Bay braces for the upcoming storm, evacuation shelters will be open to help residents stay safe. 

View the shelter locations below:

Hillsborough County

• Erwin Technical College
  2010 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa 33610
  Open Aug. 3 at 6 p.m.
  The shelter will be open to those with special needs as well as the general population, and is pet friendly. Shelter-goers with pets need to bring a sturdy carrier for each pet that allows room for the pet to stand and move around, as well as a collar with a leash and supplies for each pet.
   

Pasco County

Pasco County has issued a voluntary evacuation for certain areas of Pasco County as severe weather heads toward the Gulf Coast. Life-threatening storm surge and tropical storm force winds are expected to impact the area this weekend.  

You should evacuate if one or more of the following applies to you:

• You live in Evacuation Zone A 
• You live in a manufactured home, mobile home or RV anywhere in Pasco 
• You live in a low-lying area or an area prone to flooding 
• You live in a structure that historically has experienced flooding during heavy rainfall 
• You’re registered with Pasco as a Special Needs Resident 
• You would be vulnerable in the event of a power loss 

Pasco County will be opening the following shelter:

• Fasano Regional Hurricane Center
  11611 Denton Avenue, Hudson 34667
  Open Aug. 3 at 6 p.m.
  The shelter will be open to those with special needs as well as the general population.
   

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