City of Tampa Holds Hurricane Prep Briefing

At Tampa expo, hundreds use the eve of hurricane season to get prepared early

Theres prepared. And then theres Ronnie Cole level prepared.Despite the Saturday morning rain, he was one of the first people in line at the City of Tampas third annual hurricane expo.He drove away with sandbags, water, and other free supplies.Wasnt prepared last year, so Im making sure Im more prepared this year, he said.Hurricane Milton packed a punch for his neighborhood, and like so many others, he was caught off-guard.John Antapasis, the ci…

City of Tampa holds hurricane prep briefing

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The city of Tampa is holding a hurricane readiness briefing Friday afternoon. Tampa was one of many Florida cities that suffered heavily from a series of hurricanes in 2024, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Keep yourself ready with the WFLA 2025 Hurricane Guide Several areas saw unprecedented flooding and outages that lasted days after Milton blew through Tampa Bay. Mayor Jane Castor said the city's stormwater t…

Tampa Fire Rescue Rallies Community For 3rd Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo

TAMPA, Fla. – As the official start of hurricane season looms, Tampa Fire Rescue is taking a proactive stance by hosting its 3rd Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo this Saturday, May 31, 2025. The free, family-friendly event aims to equip residents, businesses, and entire communities with the crucial knowledge and tools needed to effectively prepare for […] Tampa Fire Rescue Rallies Community For 3rd Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo

Florida Club Completes Remarkable Comeback after Hurricanes Helene, Milton - Club + Resort Business

Carrollwood Country Club’s three nine-hole golf courses were fully restored by early 2025. The Tampa, Fla., club has now returned to full operational excellence, making it difficult to detect that any severe weather events occurred last year. “We were prepared to recover fast,” says Brian Thornbury, Carrollwood’s General Manager. Carrollwood Country Club’s three nine-hole golf courses were fully restored by early 2025. The Tampa, Fla., club has …

Hurricane Season 2025: What to Know About Storm Flooding

Last year, the Tampa Bay Area was hit by two major hurricanes. After narrowly dodging named storms for almost 100 years, Hurricanes Helene and Milton swept the west coast, bringing major flooding and wind. While most Floridians are well-versed in the importance of hurricane prep, both storms proved that damage can still be detrimental, no matter how prepared you are. Hurricane season starts this month and runs through Nov. 30, and understandably…