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Tampa parks and recreation facilities close ahead of Tropical Storm Milton
TAMPA, Florida - The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will close all facilities and suspend programming starting Monday, October 7, in preparation for Tropical Storm Milton. This move is part of a broader effort to focus on critical storm preparation, according to a press release from the department. In coordination with other city departments, Parks and Recreation staff are assisting with storm debris removal from Hurricane Helene, a high priority as the city braces for another storm. This collaborative effort ensures that major roadways, residential streets, and public areas remain clear and safe, both before and after the storm. In addition to debris removal, Parks and Recreation is also preparing park facilities for the impending severe weather by securing equipment and safeguarding vulnerable structures that could be impacted by high winds and heavy rain. Limited Parks & Recreation staff will continue to provide assistance to residents at the two self-service sandbag sites open to city residents on Sunday at the following locations until 7 PM: Al Barnes Park (2902 N 32nd St.) and Himes Avenue Sports Complex (4501 S Himes Ave.). City parks and programming will resume normal operations as soon as it is safe following the storm.
PSTA offering fare-free services to help with evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will be offering fare-free services beginning Monday, Oct. 7 to help with evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton. Those services include PSTA's paratransit service and PSTA Access, officials said in a news release. The suspension will include all PSTA routes,...
Tampa opens self-service sandbag sites ahead of heavy rainfall
TAMPA, Florida - Self-service sandbag sites will be available on Sunday, October 6, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two Parks & Recreation facilities in Tampa. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rainfall beginning Sunday, which may affect operations at these sites. Residents can visit the Himes Avenue Complex at 4501 S Himes Ave or Al Barnes Park at 2902 N 32nd St to fill up to 10 sandbags per household, according to a press release from the City of Tampa. Free tarps will also be provided at the sandbag sites on Sunday while supplies last. Sandbags are most...
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