Hurricane Milton Information - Click Here

Everyone is encouraged to review their disaster supply kits, and ensure they have supplies including medicine, water, and non-perishable food.  The City will continue to monitor the path of the storm and respond appropriately.

In preparation for Milton, residents are also encouraged to secure items like patio furniture, decorations, and plants around their homes or properties so they do not become projectiles. 

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Solid Waste

1. Please do not put anything on the curb before the storm except for your household trash cart or recycling bin for your normal collection on Monday 10/7 or Tuesday 10/8.  Ensure your cart's lid is down and do not stack anything on the cart.
    
2. Regular City operations will be closed on Wednesday 10/9 and Thursday 10/10.  We plan to resume normal services on Friday 10/11 with collection of Friday's routes as normal, depending on the severity of the storm.  If we must remain closed on Friday, we will follow up with a revised schedule.
    
3. Furniture and bulk items that are on the curb now require a work order and may not be picked up on Monday 10/7 or Tuesday 10/8.   If these items are not picked up by Tuesday 10/8, please move them back to your residence and secure them so they do not become projectiles in the storm.  Do not add anything to the curb until the upcoming 10/12-13 weekend.
    
4. Most grabber piles of vegetative yard debris that the City saw on Friday 10/4 will be picked up on Monday 10/7 or Tuesday 10/8.  Do not add any more vegetative debris to the curb until the upcoming 10/12-13 weekend.
    
5. If you have vegetative debris created by Hurricane Milton, please stack it curbside during the weekend of 10/12-13 so that collection may begin next week.  Be sure to keep vegetative debris separate from other types of solid waste at the curb and keep all piles at least 3 feet from mailboxes, fire hydrants, power poles, cable boxes, trash roll carts, and other obstacles.

This information is subject to change due to the path of the storm and its severity.  Please monitor storm alerts on the City's website (www.plantcitygov.com) or social media platforms for the most recent updates.

Sandbag Info – City of Plant City Streets & Stormwater Department

Plant City Residents:

Sandbags available
Monday, October 7, 2024

9:00am - 7:00pm

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

9:00am - 7:00pm

4702 Sydney Road, Plant City*

(* Note New Location)

Bring your City of Plant City utility bill and photo ID to receive up to 10 complimentary sandbags (MUST LIVE WITHIN CITY LIMITS)

Residents outside of City limits can get sandbags from Hillsborough County at the following Sandbag Locations (click the link)

Important Links

Emergency Event Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Hillsborough County Stay Safe

Tampa Electric – Contact Info

Florida Department of Emergency Management

National Hurricane Center

Hillsborough County Emergency Shelters

Emergency Management

Emergency Preparedness

Florida Hurricane Helene FEMA Assistance Information

For more recovery information and resources click here

Power Outage Tips – Tampa Electric

Rain and high winds can bring down power lines in our community and/or cause power outages.  Please follow these safety tips from Tampa Electric:

• If you will be using a generator, NEVER connect it to your home's circuits.  Connecting your generator to the circuits may cause power to flow to outside lines, posing life-threatening danger to restoration crews. 
• Stay away from downed power lines. 
• Use portable generators safely. 
• Plug your appliances directly into the generator. 
• Stay out of floodwaters because they can hide energized power lines. 
• Don't take portable generators into homes or any enclosed space (like a garage) where deadly carbon monoxide gases could build up.

 During a power outage, please limit your water usage as it can cause water pressure to drop resulting in potential contamination.

Hillsborough County Post Storm

For more information, here is a link to FEMA’s fact sheet with details on the Individuals and Households Program as well as information in several languages of how FEMA can help residents and their families after a disaster. 

Get Connected. Stay Alert.  
For more information on Hillsborough County’s response to the storm, visit HCFLGov.net/StaySafe and sign up for the HCFL Alert system. Additionally, you can follow Hillsborough County on social media at Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor for updates.   
 

Residents without digital access are encouraged to call 833-HC STORM or 833-427-8676, the County's storm information line, or visit HCFLGov.net/StaySafe. 

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