The official account for the City of Tampa’s Office of Emergency Management. Providing emergency preparedness for all.
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05/26/2026
Today will be similar to Monday with scattered to numerous mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Then over the next few days deeper moisture will arrive leading to more numerous showers and thunderstorms at almost any time with locally heavy rainfall possible. ⛈️
05/23/2026
05/20/2026
Preparedness takes partnership. 🤝
Recently, our Emergency Management team hosted our leadership and emergency management partners from TECO, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, and the National Weather Service to discuss planning, coordination, and response strategies ahead of the 2026 hurricane season.
These collaborative meetings help ensure our community is prepared for whatever comes our way.
Hurricane preparedness is a shared responsibility, and every conversation today helps strengthen Tampa’s resilience tomorrow. 🌪️
05/16/2026
Hillsborough County hurricane evacuation zones expanded; see where your home is Hillsborough County has expanded evacuation zones for the 2026 hurricane season.
05/14/2026
With hurricane season only 2 weeks away, Team Tampa was proud to support and during their 2026 Safety and Readiness Expo.
See what you can do to be at Tampa.gov/hurricane
05/12/2026
Jane Castor urges Tampa residents to prep for hurricane season, study new evacuation zones 'Twenty-one days, Tampa. Let’s use them,' Castor said.
05/12/2026
Our emergency management team supported Global Safety Week with ICP Group in Tampa sharing emergency prepardness and safety resources to employees ahead of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Request a prepardness outreach event by visiting 👉 www.tampa.gov/emergency-management/publicoutreach
05/08/2026
To close out Hurricane Preparedness Week, we want to remind you about the upcoming Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 30 at 4810 Himes Ave from 11AM-3PM.
We will have everything you need to get prepared including free supplies and great Tips!
The force is strong with those who stay prepared.
Join Alert Tampa and get real time alerts when it matters most… because in a city this important, staying informed isn’t optional… It’s your only hope.
Text TAMPAREADY to 888-777.
05/04/2026
🌀Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 2: 🌀
The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late.
Visit 👉 Tampa.Gov/Hurricane to get prepared today.