Full Notification

In an abundance of caution and as part of mitigation efforts in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Hillsborough County government will be cancelling all its events and meetings, including public hearings, for the next 30 days. The closures impact all meetings and Hillsborough County government events scheduled between March 13, 2020 and April 13, 2020.

The closure impacts all formal programming at Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation facilities, and scheduled events in County regional parks. Libraries will remain open for normal use and plans are in place to provide online programming alternatives when applicable. Libraries will not be available for group or public meetings. Parks will also remain open.

Hillsborough County Senior Centers will be closed, which includes adult day care and congregate dining services. However, steps are being taken to increase the provision of in-home meals.

Currently, regular operations of County government continue. Residents who are able to conduct business transactions online or over the phone are encouraged to do so at this time. The primary focus for Hillsborough County continues to be on public safety. Residents should be advised that some day-to-day services may take a bit longer to process than usual as the county is under a local state of emergency.

Hillsborough County's Office of Emergency Management is fully prepared to respond to any scenario that has the potential to cause disruption in our communities. We will continue to diligently monitor the situation and continue to take appropriate action as the need arises.

This virus has the potential to spread rapidly, but there are measures anybody can take to help protect themselves. The best ways to avoid this illness are the same measures taken against the common cold and flu. Wash your hands often and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially after touching shared surfaces. Stay away from individuals who are sick. Most importantly, stay home if you are sick.

Get Connected. Stay Alert.
For more information on COVID-19, and any other potential emergency in the county, visit HCFLGov.net/StaySafe and sign up for the HCFL Alert system. Additionally, you can follow Hillsborough County on social media at Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor for updates. For general County information, please call 813-272-5900, the County's main information line.