TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa will be closing comfort stations at 5 p.m. today ahead of this weekend's rainfall and Tropical Storm Milton until further notice, leaders said in a news release.
The comfort stations were reportedly opened for communities most affected by Hurricane Helene's storm surge. They provided residents with access to laundry services, showers, bathrooms and meals.
Those comfort stations are:
Marjorie Park Marina - 97 Columbia Drive
DeSoto Park - 2617 Corrine Street
Gandy Civic Association - 4207 West Oklahoma Avenue
Officials said that the comfort stations will return as soon as it's safe to remobilize the facilities.
"We know that many residents are still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene, and unfortunately forecasts for the system in the Gulf have become more serious," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said in a news release. "We will continue to monitor the track of this storm so we can re-open these service stations to provide relief to those in need as they focus on recovery."
Residents in need of FEMA recovery resources should click here.
A FEMA fact sheet is also available for those who may have questions about recovery services.
For more Hurricane Helene recovery resources, click here.
