Hillsborough County Declares State of Emergency as Dengue Fever Cases Reach 170

Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties declare emergency over rising dengue cases

Hillsborough county has reported 170 cases compared to seven in Pinellas, two in Pasco and one in Polk County.

Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties issue states of emergency over dengue fever

Tampa Bay has reported 169 cases, including 160 in Hillsborough, seven in Pinellas and two in Pasco counties as of Sept. 19.

Hillsborough County declares state of emergency as dengue fever cases reach 170

Hillsborough County officials have declared a local state of emergency as dengue fever cases reached a new high in the county.

Pinellas County Declares Local Emergency Over Rising Dengue Fever Cases

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners declared a State of Local Emergency on Thursday in response to the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever across the area. The emergency declaration allows County Administrator Barry A. Burton to rapidly approve spending for mosquito control operations. It also positions the county to receive […] Pinellas County Declares Local Emergency Over Rising Dengue Fever Cases

Hillsborough County declares state of emergency over dengue fever

This afternoon, Hillsborough County officials declared a state of emergency due to rising cases of mosquito-borne dengue fever.  The order, which was signed by Hillsborough County administrator Bonnie Wise, allows the county to take emergency measures and opens up the possibility of federal reimbursement for certain expenses. The order takes effect immediately and lasts for […] The post Hillsborough County declares state of emergency over dengue…

Hillsborough County declares state of local emergency

TAMPA – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has signed an executive order declaring a state of local emergency under authority granted by the county’s Emergency Management Ordinance and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.        The order goes into effect Sept. 24 as the county works to control the mosquito population and protect residents from dengue fever, a mosquito-borne […]