Hurricane Season 2015: Where to Turn for Local Information

With Tropical Storm Danny kicking up in the Atlantic, Tampa Bay area residents might want to take note of where to turn for local emergency information should that storm or any others head our way. Here is a county-by-county breakdown of where to go for important hurricane information, including evacuation and shelter details:

Pinellas County

The county has put together an extensive list of resources available to residents on itswebsite. Residents can follow these links to access information on:

• Evacuation zones
• Creating disaster plans
• Shelters

The county’s full 2015 hurricane guide is also available for download by following this link.

Sarasota County

Residents will find the county’s emergency management website is the place to go for everything they need to know about surviving the season.

Follow these links for specific information on:

• Evacuation zones
• Shelter locations
• Getting Prepared

Manatee County

Manatee County Emergency Management office provides a wealth of information on its website. Follow these links for specific information on:

• Evacuation zones and route maps
• Shelters
• How to sign up for Code Red weather warnings

The county also has a 2015 disaster planning guide available for download.

Hillsborough County

The county’s Office of Emergency Management website offers everything residents here need to know to weather a storm. Follow these links for information on:

• Evacuation zones
• Shelters
• Planning

Pasco County

The county’s Office of Emergency Management website offers a variety of resources for the storm season. Follow these links for specific information on:

• Evacuation zones
• Getting prepared
• Shelters

The county has also prepared a Hurricane Guide that details what residents need to know. Download it by following this link.