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Recent hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, and winter storms have emphasized the need for us all to be prepared for disasters in the Tampa Bay region. The frequency and intensity of these disasters are increasing. In 1998 alone, Hurricanes Georges and Mitch were responsible for the death of over 7,000 people in Central America and destroyed billions of dollars worth of property in Central America and Florida. The Public Works Department has prepared this guide to help you prepare for disasters.
The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County are pleased to announce the Hurricane Expo 2008: Are You Ready Tampa Bay? Know your Zone, Make a Plan on May 31, 2008 at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). The purpose of the Expo is to educate our residents on the importance of knowing their evacuation zone and making an effective plan in the event of a hurricane. The Expo will be a family-friendly, multi-cultural event featuring vendors, live entertainment, educational seminars, and giveaways.
The city is continuing to invest in neighborhoods through an important pipeline improvement program, collectively known as the Utility Capital Improvement Projects (UCAP). The program started in early 2008 and includes major improvements to the city’s existing drinking water and wastewater pipelines, as well as the construction of a new water pipeline that will deliver drinking water to points throughout the city.
The grand opening of the
New Tampa Community Park Recreation Center will be held on
Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 9 a.m. Following the ribbon cutting, there
will be a gymnastics demonstration in the new center.