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Hillsborough County Shelter Reaches Capacity, New Shelter Opened
Hillsborough County has opened a new pet-friendly special-needs shelter at the Yuengling Center.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Hurricane Ian
Follow this page for the latest on Hurricane Ian as it slams the Florida region.
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Hurricane Ian: How To Help Your Business Weather The Storm
No-cost resources are available to help business owners prepare, recover and reopen.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
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Do's And Don'ts For Generator Use During Power Outage: Hurricane Ian
The governor warned residents to never place a generator inside the home, inside a garage or next to an open window.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Price Gougers Could Face Civil Fines, Criminal Penalties
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has expanded Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline as Hurricane Ian gets closer to making landfall.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: St. Pete Sewage, Water Reduction, Evacuations
Everything you need to know about how to prepare for Hurricane Ian's impact on the St. Petersburg, including closures, evacuation orders.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Major Flooding Expected At Rivers In Pasco, Hillsborough County
Residents living near major rivers can expect major flooding as Hurricane Ian moves onshore Wednesday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Pinellas Residents Should Stay Put After Midnight
Residents who cannot make it to a shelter by midnight Wednesday morning should shelter in place, said Pinellas County officials.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa|News|
Ian To Be Category 4 By Morning, ‘Rush’ To Prepare: NWS
The NWS said residents should prepare for life-threatening storm surge from Hurricane Ian across Tampa Bay and southwest Florida.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough Zone B Residents, Time To Evacuate, Says County
Hillsborough County residents in zones A and B and those living in mobile homes must evacuate by 9 p.m. Tuesday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Florida, USF Move Home Football Games
The University of Florida also canceled classes and student activities Wednesday through Friday in anticipation of Ian's predicted landfall.
Bradenton, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Evacuations Expanded In Manatee County
Everything you need to know about how to prepare for Hurricane Ian's impact on the Bradenton area, including closures and evacuation orders.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Sarasota Evacuations, Siesta, Ringling Bridge Closures
Everything you need to know about how to prepare for Hurricane Ian's impact on the Sarasota area, including closures and evacuation orders.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian In Photos: FL Residents Prepare For Major Storm Ahead
Tampa area residents and businesses get ready to battle Hurricane Ian, the worst storm anticipated to hit the Bay area in over a century.
David Allen, Patch Staff
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Hurricane Ian: Florida U-Haul Locations Offer Free Storage
Those evacuating in several Florida counties may be eligible for 30 days of free storage through the company's disaster relief program.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Hurricane Ian: How Could The Storm Affect MD?
Will Hurricane Ian ever hit Maryland? Here’s when forecasters think the system could reach the Old Line State.
Jacob Baumgart and Nicole Rosenthal, Patch Staff
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Hurricane Ian: Timeline To Anticipated Devastation In Tampa Bay
The National Weather Service offers a glimpse at the wreckage possible in Tampa Bay even if Hurricane Ian makes landfall further south.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Pasco Administrator Urges Residents To Be Patient, Kind
As residents prepare for the hurricane, County Administrator Mike Carballa asked residents to come together and help one another.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Full List Of Florida Evacuation Orders By County
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders​ had been implemented in 23 Florida counties.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Publix, Target, Walmart On FL West Coast Closing Early: Hurricane Ian
Publix stores are closing ahead of Hurricane Ian. What's the status of Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, CVS stores in the Tampa region?
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Tampa|News|
Slow-Moving Hurricane Ian Threatens More than 1 Million Homes
The reconstruction cost value of all homes in the Sept. 26 cone of uncertainty totals nearly $258 billion.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa|News|
Hurricane Ian: DeSantis Says Tampa Bay Shouldn't Let Down Its Guard
"It could still wobble and send the hurricane in a different direction," Gov. Ron DeSantis said of where Hurricane Ian will make landfall.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
To Evacuate Or Not: Some Stay Put To Avoid Clogged Highways, Gas Lines
With memories of Hurricane Irma evacuations — when traffic backed up for hours and gas ran out — many Floridians are staying put during Ian.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Hurricane Ian Florida Rescue Cats On Way To Salem Animal Shelter
Northeast Animal Shelter and the MSPCA-Angell were bringing 41 shelter cats from the Tampa, Florida area ahead of the historic storm.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Tampa|News|
Hurricane Ian Evacuation: Uber Offering Free Rides To Shelters
Uber's offer is open to Tampa-area residents who need a ride to any state-approved evacuation shelter.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa|News|
Tampa Bay Bucs Relocating To Miami Area Ahead Of Hurricane Ian
So far, there has been no change to the Buccaneers' game against the Kansas City Chiefs, which is scheduled for Sunday.
Tampa|News|
Hurricane Ian: AT&T Prepared To Respond To Cell Phone Outages
The company offers tips to residents to preserve the life of cell phone batteries.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Pinellas County Barrier Islands Now Closed For Storm
A storm surge warning and hurricane warning are now in effect for Pinellas County.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Pasco County Orders Mandatory Evacuations
Pasco County shelters will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Bucs Game May Move, 120 MPH Winds, Landfall Shifts
Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall near Venice: Updates on storm surge, football games, store closings, residents prepare for winds.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: State Of Emergency Declared In Dunedin, Closings Listed
The National Weather Service is predicting a rapid intensification of Hurricane Ian to a Category 4 hurricane.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian: Clearwater Mayor Declares State Of Emergency, Closures
Pinellas sheriff's deputies will restrict access to the Pinellas County barrier islands, including Clearwater Beach, starting at 7 a.m.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa|News|
Hurricane Forces NASA Moon Rocket To Shelter; Launch On Hold
The space center remained on the fringes of the hurricane's cone of uncertainty as of Monday evening.
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Tampa Bay In Direct Path Of Hurricane Ian: Forecasters
"This could be the storm we have all feared," said Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, speaking at a news conference on Hurricane Ian.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa|News|
Where To Find Gas In Tampa Bay Area: Hurricane Ian Evacuation
GasBuddy.com activated its fuel​ availability tracker ahead of Hurricane Ian to help drivers find gas in Tampa, St. Pete and other cities.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa|News|
Hurricane Ian: Tampa Bay International Airports To Close Ahead Of Ian
Tampa International Airport will cease operations Tuesday at 5 p.m. PIE will have its last flight Tuesday at 11:22 a.m.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian In Sarasota: Evacuation Centers, Closures, Sandbags
Learn about Sarasota County closures, sandbag distribution, recycling and trash pick-up as Hurricane Ian heads toward Florida.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa|News|
Hurricane Ian: Possible Devastating Storm Surge Forecast In Tampa Bay
The hurricane is forecast to be a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph when it reaches the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian Closures, Garbage Pick-Up Ends Tuesday, Sandbags: City
The city of St. Petersburg’s normal business operations will shut down Tuesday.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa|News|
Hurricane Ian: Hillsborough Residents In Zone A Must Evacuate Now
"We're expecting storm surge up to 15 feet, 30 hours of tropical rains and 10 hours of winds," said Emergency Director Tim Dudley.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Evacuation Orders For Manatee County Ahead Of Hurricane Ian
Learn about Manatee County closures, MCAT service, sandbag distribution, recycling and trash pick-up as Hurricane Ian heads toward Florida.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
