Hurricane Milton preparation pupdate: Jelly is doing her part, albeit reluctantly!

Are you hearing RUMORS about Hurricane Milton that you just aren't sure about? (NO, the city is NOT shutting off water today) Call Tampa's info line, open today from 10am-8pm. At a time like this, there is NO SUCH THING AS A SILLY QUESTION!

HURRICANE MILTON PREP: Good reminder to CLEAN YOUR HOUSE today! May sound weird to non-Floridians, but NO ONE wants to be stuck in a hot house without power & stinky laundry, dishes, or pets. Temps after Milton still expected to be in the low to mid 80s.

Hi Lynn - as a recommendation, folks should update their phone software. New IOS has satellite texting for emergencies

🚨 TAMPEÑOS: We are STILL IN HURRICANE MILTON EVACUATION MODE for Zones A & B & manufactured homes. 🚨 Evacuation MUST BE COMPLETED by 7am Wednesday, Oct 9. Traffic yesterday was bumper to bumper, so factor time into your evacuation plans.

🚨 TAMPEÑOS: Whether you stay or go, make sure you stay informed about Hurricane Milton. Gossip will be rampant, so sign up for at least 2 of these services to receive the latest FACTS! 🚨

Finishing up your preparations for Hurricane Milton? Don't forget the City of Tampa has FREE PARKING in garages for EVs and other vehicles in harms way.

TAMPEÑOS: You still have all day to prepare! Sandbag locations are still open. DO NOT take Hurricane Milton lightly! This is our storm!

🚨TAMPEÑOS: MANDATORY EVACUATIONS FOR HURRICANE MILTON HAVE BEGUN🚨 For Zones A & B & manufactured homes. Evacuation starts today, Oct 7, at 2:30pm and MUST BE COMPLETED by 7am Wednesday, Oct 9. Finish preparing your home and gathering your essential items ASAP so you can get to higher ground.

Tampeños: Hurricane Milton won't change trash and recycling pick up for Monday. Put your cans out tonight. You will need that space after the storm! Remember: no yard trash pick up due to Hurricane Helene clean up. Try to secure your yard trash as best as possible or take it to McKay Bay tomorrow.