Tampa Republic

The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department has advised residents to avoid placing their containers curbside overnight due to the pending storm surges and gusts of wind. It is recommended to place containers out for collection the morning of service, once the storm has passed.

City of Tampa offices and services will be open on Monday, August 5, including trash, recycling, and yard waste collections.

Residents are reminded not to place sandbags in any City-issued solid waste container. Those wishing to dispose of sandbags immediately can bring them to the City of Tampa McKay Bay Scale House at 114 South 34th Street.

While City of Tampa Parks & Recreation facilities are expected to be open on Monday, some parks and park services may be impacted depending on storm damage.

City personnel will conduct a thorough damage assessment early Monday morning as the storm passes. Residents or business owners experiencing non-life-threatening damages caused by the storm are encouraged to fill out the Resident Damage Self Reporting Form available at tampa.gov/SelfReport.

After every storm, the City’s Public Works and Code Enforcement teams report damages to Hillsborough County and FEMA. By filling out this form, residents can help city crews identify damages more efficiently and report back to county, state, and federal authorities. This form does not replace a homeowner’s private property insurance claims.

Drivers on the roadway Monday morning should exercise caution and avoid driving through flood water. To report flooding, individuals should call the Stormwater Customer Service Line at (813) 274-3101.

In any emergency situation, 911 should be contacted first. For all other non-life-threatening emergencies, individuals are asked to reach out to the Tampa Police Department non-emergency line at (813) 231-6130.

For continued text alerts related to the storm, individuals can text TAMPAREADY or TAMPALISTA (Spanish) to 888-777. Updates can also be followed via @AlertTampa and @CityofTampa on social media platforms.

Contact:

306 East Jackson Street

Tampa, Florida 33602

(813) 274-8211