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This website serves as a tool for hurricane preparedness in the Tampa Bay area, but contains resources that are valuable for anyone facing the risk of an incoming hurricane. We created this website as a central location for anyone looking for evacuation maps, sandbag locations, and other resources to help you get through a hurricane safely.

Comfort and Cooling Stations, Food, etc.

Comfort stations

Food

Radio Stations

If you have a radio on hand, you can tune into 94.1, 99.5, 92.5. 98.7 and 105 FM for weather information.

Satellite Connectivity on iOS and Android

On iPhone models 14 and up:

With iPhone 14 or later (all models), you can connect your iPhone to a satellite to text emergency services, request roadside assistance, message friends and family, and share your location.

Learn how to use satellite connectivity on iOS

On Android devices running Android 15:

With Android 15, you can use Satellite Messaging on eligible devices and networks. Users on the Google Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8, and 8 Pro have reported success with this in the United States on T-Mobile and Sprint networks.

Learn how to use Satellite Messaging on Android

Gas Buddy has a search tool on their website that lets you find gas stations near you that still have gas available. — Find gas now
Fox Weather Channel Live
Live Weather Map
How to properly sandbag
Hurricane Seasons
  • Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season: May 15-November 30
  • Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30
  • Central Pacific Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30
View Resources by County
Free Parking in Tampa

The City of Tampa is offering free garage parking to all residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas, particularly electric vehicle (EV) owners.

Beginning Sunday, October 6, through 5 PM Thursday, October 10, all City-operated parking garages will be open to the public, free of charge. This measure aims to help protect vehicles from flooding, especially electric vehicles, which face increased risks if exposed to floodwaters.

Parking will be available at the following City garages, with upper-level parking offered on a first-come, first-served basis:

Free Parking in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is offering free parking at the South Core garage ( 101 1st Ave S ) for storm prep on a space-available basis. Free entry starts Monday (10/7) at 5 p.m. until full or Tuesday (10/8) at 5 p.m. To park for free, vehicles must be retrieved by Saturday (10/12) at noon. — City of St. Petersburg Facebook page.

Florida Emergency Relief Numbers

Here’s a list of important phone numbers for emergency relief in Florida, including FEMA and other essential services.

FEMA Disaster Assistance Hotline:

Florida State Emergency Response Team (SERT):

Florida Division of Emergency Management:

American Red Cross – Florida Region:

Florida Emergency Information Line (FEIL):

Florida Power Outage and Emergency Information (for reporting power outages):

Florida Department of Transportation – Emergency Road Information:

United Way of Florida – 211 Service:

  • Phone: 211 (For local emergency resources, shelters, and food assistance)
  • Website: 211.org

Florida Department of Health – Emergency Response:

Salvation Army Florida Emergency Disaster Services:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

These resources are vital during disaster recovery and emergencies. You can also suggest that people save these numbers to ensure they are prepared during a crisis.