Office of Emergency Management

News and Public Announcements:

From the City of Tampa...

Prepare to Survive the Storm
8/26/2010
The peak of Hurricane Season is early to mid-September. Earlier this month, government scientists predicted there could be up to 20 named storms before the 2010 season ends. Historically, many of the past major storms began forming in late August and on into October.

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.

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Emergency Phone Numbers

Dial 911 only for an Emergency!
- Serious medical problem (chest pain, seizure, bleeding, serious wounds)
- Fire
- Life threatening situation (fights, person with weapons, gas leaks, etc.)
- Crime in progress (whether or not a life is threatened)
Code Enforcement (weekends 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.): 813-690-4631
Electric Power Outage or Safety Concern (TECO 24 hrs): toll-free 1-877-588-1010
Hurricane Information Desk (during an emergency) : 813-232-6890
Emergency Information (prior to an emergency being declared): 813-282-7827
Public Works Emergency After Hours (24 hours) : 813-622-1940
Stormwater Emergency Drainage/Flooding (24 hours) : 813-622-1901
Tree Hotline/Emergency
- Illegal Tree Removal (24 hours): 813-258-8733
- Fallen Tree (business hours): 813-274-8615
- Fallen Tree (after hours): 813-931-2168
Wastewater Emergency Repair/Sewer Backup (24 hours) : 813-259-1693
Water Department Emergency Services (24 hours) : 813-274-7400