TAMPA, Fla. — Shelters have opened up across the area in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby, which is making its way toward the Gulf of Mexico.
All residents should check their local county's website to ensure they have all information for shelters. Find your county below.
This list will be updated.
County sites offering shelter information:
Citrus:
- Lecanto Middle School: 3800 West Educational Path, Lecanto
- Opens at 6 p.m. Saturday for the general population
- Lecanto Primary School: 3790 West Educational Path, Lecanto
- Opens at 6 p.m. Saturday for those with pets
- Forest Ridge Elementary School: 2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd, Hernando
- Opens at 6 p.m. Saturday for those with special needs
Hernando:
- West Hernando Middle School: 14325 Ken Austin Pkwy, Brooksville
- Open for special needs and general population, pet friendly
Hardee:
Hillsborough:
- Erwin Technical College: 2010 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa
- Opens at 6 p.m. Saturday for general population and special needs, pet friendly
Manatee:
- Miller Elementary School: 601 43rd St W, Bradenton
- Open at 5 p.m. Saturday for those from Coastal Level A
- Nolan Middle School: 6615 Greenbrook Blvd, Bradenton
- Open at noon Saturday
Pasco
- Fasano Regional Hurricane Center: 11611 Denton Ave, Hudson
- Opens 6 p.m. Saturday for special needs and general population
- Opens 6 p.m. Saturday for special needs and general population
Pinellas:
Polk
Sarasota:
Highlands
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
