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Official Hillsborough County Hurricane Guides Available

Guides are available throughout local communities

This just in from a Hillsborough County news release:

Hurricane season began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. And while no one can predict if the Tampa Bay area will get hit, we all can take steps to be prepared for this threat.

To help residents get ready, Hillsborough County has released the 2012 Hurricane Guide, The Official Guide For The Tampa Bay Area, both in English and Spanish, to local post offices and libraries.

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The closest post offices in the Carrollwood area are at 12651 N. Dale Mabry Highway and 14910 N. Dale Mabry. The closest libraries in the Carrollwood area are the North Tampa branch at 8916 N. Boulevard and the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at 2902 W. Bearss Avenue.

The guides are also available online at http://www.tbrpc.org/tampabaydisaster/hurricane_guides2012.shtml.

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This 2012 Hurricane Guide, The Official Guide For The Tampa Bay Area covers all aspects of hurricane preparedness. The main points local emergency managers want residents to know is which evacuation zone they live in, and what they are going to do when an evacuation is recommended.

“Being prepared for hurricane season is everyone’s responsibility, and should be taken seriously by our citizens and residents,” said Preston Cook, Director of Emergency Management.  “A little preparation beforehand will significantly reduce the stress that is normally associated with hurricanes. 

"This is very important, and being self sufficient will help ensure your family’s safety. The reality is government may not be able to get to everyone immediately, and residents should be prepared to provide for themselves for 72 hours following a storm.”


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