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Protect plants, pets and pipes when it's cold!

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, December 27th, 2012, 12:04pm

Protect plants, pets and pipes when it's cold!

Hillsborough Co., FL-- We experienced the season’s first freezing temperatures just in time for the holidays, and according to wtsp.com, it looks like some cooler temps will stick around through the weekend.

The county has several tips for protecting your homes, animals and plants during the winter weather:

Home Heating Safety

Electric Space Heaters

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Sandbags available in Town 'N Country

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 8:23am

Town 'N Country, Florida - Residents in northwest Hillsborough County can get sandbags in the Town 'N Country area.

Recent rains have filled ditches and ponds and there may be more rain on the way if Tropical Storm Isaac follows its forcasted path.

"Hillsborough County is making sandbags available to the public from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., starting August 23 at all three County Public Works Service Units:

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FEMA's Hillsborough DRC closes Saturday

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, July 27th, 2012, 10:48am

Hillsborough County, Florida -- Tomorrow, July 28 will be the last day residents can visit the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Hillsborough County until 6 p.m.

The center is located at the University Area Community Development Center at 14013 N. 22nd St. in Tampa.

Residents in Hillsborough who still need face-to-face help can visit the 3 remaining centers located in the Tampa Bay area.

Pinellas County DRC
5851 Park Blvd.
Pinellas Park, FL 33871

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FEMA update July 20

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, July 20th, 2012, 10:54am

Tampa Bay -- FEMA released the following updates for counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby.

A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Hillsborough County to help those survivors whose homes and/or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Debby.

Hillsborough County DRC
University Area Community Development Center
14013 N. 22nd St.
Tampa, FL 33613

The center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

The following centers in other counties also operate with the same hours:

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FEMA reps arrive in Hillsborough to help storm survivors

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, July 13th, 2012, 8:49pm

FEMA reps arrive in Hillsborough to help storm survivors

Hillsborough County, Florida-- A two-person team from Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Relations is on the ground in Hillsborough County to help those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. This team will be going door-to-door to help those residents who need financial or other assistance understand how to register for federal assistance.

The FEMA team will be in our community working seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for as long as there is a need.

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Health Advisory issued for 4 Tampa beaches

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, 5:58pm

Health Advisory issued for 4 Tampa beaches

Tampa, Florida-- Hillsborough County saltwater beach monitoring results revealed traces of enterococci bacteria, resulting in a Health Advisory for four Tampa Beaches: