TAMPA – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has signed an executive order declaring a state of local emergency under authority granted by the county’s Emergency Management Ordinance and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.
The order goes into effect Sept. 24 as the county works to control the mosquito population and protect residents from dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease.
A state of local emergency can remain in effect for only seven days, unless rescinded or extended.
The emergency declaration allows the county administrator and emergency managers to quickly take certain actions to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community. It also provides a path for federal reimbursement of certain expenses.
Residents can sign up to be notified of where localized aerial treatments are occurring in their neighborhood. Hillsborough County also maintains an online resource at https://hcfl.gov/residents/property-owners-and-renters/mosquito-control/mosquito-operations for residents to view where treatments are occurring.
Call Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services at 813-635-5400 for details.
