Swann Estates Neighborhood Association

Hurricane URLs

Hurricane Preparation Information - URLs

Please find attached two important media releases regarding Tropical
Storm Fay. The first is regarding the City of Tampa making sandbags
available to city residents. The second release is from Tampa Electric
Company regarding helpful tips, phone numbers and their restoration
plan.

Lastly, is an excellent link to the FDLRS Parent Services Communications
web page with a wealth of national, state, and local emergency
preparedness
information.
http://fdlrs.mysdhc.org/publications/1stop_4_info.pdf

Please share with your community.

Sandra G. Sroka
Hillsborough County, ADA Liaison
Phone: (813) 276-2742; (813) 301-7173 TTY
Fax: (813) 2725207
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
P.O. Box
1110
Tampa, Florida 33601
E-mail: srokas@hillsboroughcounty.org

Hurricane Sandbags

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Issued at 7:05 p.m.
For additional information, contact:
Liana Lopez
(813) 274-8497
liana.lopez@tampagov.net


Tropical Storm Fay Update #1
Tampa Makes Sandbags Available to City Residents

Tampa, Fla. (August 17, 2008) – The City of Tampa will make sandbags available to city residents at three locations in anticipation of Tropical Strom Fay. Residents may pick-up sandbags at the Himes Sports Complex, 4500 South Himes Avenue; Jackson Heights Playground, 3310 E. Lake Avenue; and the solid waste facility at 4010 W. Spruce Street.

Tampa residents interested in receiving sandbags must show identification verifying residence within the city limits. Valid driver’s license, utility bill or electric bill will serve as appropriate identification. Sandbags will be available Monday, August 18, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

City emergency management officials are continuing to monitor the path of Tropical Storm Fay. Residents are encouraged to stay tuned to local media organizations for storm updates.

Stormwater experts agree sandbagging alone is not an effective method for protecting structures from flooding. Expanding foam and duct tape are more effective than sandbags but may cause damage to finishes. Latex, tub and tile, and silicone caulking also work well to protect a structure from flooding.

For additional information on sandbags, please call the Stormwater Department at (813) 622-1901.

Links

Sandra Sroka - Hillsborough County - ADA Liason