Evacuation Zones of Hospitals in Hillsborough County
Ensuring the safety of patients and staff in hospitals is paramount, especially during emergencies that require evacuation. Hillsborough County has designated specific evacuation zones for its healthcare facilities across various cities. Understanding these zones helps in efficient planning and response during critical situations. Below is a comprehensive guide to the evacuation zones of hospitals in Hillsborough County by city.
How This Information Was Gathered
To compile this information, the list of hospitals was provided by Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) website. The evacuation zones were assigned based on the Hillsborough County Evacuation Zone Finder. For a visual representation of these zones, you can refer to the Hillsborough County Flood Map.
Hospitals in Hillsborough County and Their Evacuation Zones by City
Below are the tables listing the hospitals in each city along with their designated evacuation zones.
Tampa: Hospitals by Evacuation Zone
| Facility Name |
Evacuation Zone |
| Kindred Hospital-Bay Area-Tampa |
Zone A |
| Tampa General Hospital* |
Zone A |
| HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, Part of HCA Florida South Tampa |
Zone A |
| Kindred Hospital-Central Tampa |
Zone D |
| Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital |
Zone C |
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital |
Zone C |
| St Josephs Hospital |
Zone E |
| HCA Florida Tampa Hospital |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
| AdventHealth Tampa |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Hospital |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
| St Josephs Hospital Behavior Health Center |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
| Moffitt McKinley Hospital |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
Lutz: Hospitals by Evacuation Zone
| Facility Name |
Evacuation Zone |
| St Josephs Hospital North |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Tampa |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
| Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Recovery Center |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
Riverview: Hospitals by Evacuation Zone
| Facility Name |
Evacuation Zone |
| St Josephs Hospital South |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
Sun City Center: Hospitals by Evacuation Zone
| Facility Name |
Evacuation Zone |
| HCA Florida South Shore Hospital |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
Brandon: Hospitals by Evacuation Zone
| Facility Name |
Evacuation Zone |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
Plant City: Hospitals by Evacuation Zone
| Facility Name |
Evacuation Zone |
| South Florida Baptist Hospital |
Non-Evacuation Zone |
Notes:
- Tampa General Hospital has an aquafence designed to withstand storm surges up to 15 feet above sea level.
For more information on evacuation plans and resources, visit Hillsborough County Emergency Management page. Additionally, you can view the Hillsborough County Flood Map to better understand the area's flood zones and plan accordingly.
