The Brief
- Tampa, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties are creating a joint post-disaster redevelopment plan.
- Funded through a $1.3 million Homeland Security grant, the project aims to strengthen infrastructure, speed recovery and boost resilience after storms.
- Community input is shaping priorities, with a master plan expected by spring 2026.
TAMPA, Fla. – The City of Tampa is finalizing its Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan, a roadmap for how to recover after major hurricanes and flooding.
That plan will soon be joined with those from Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties, creating a regional strategy supported by a $1.3 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Program.
Officials said the funding, which was secured after Hurricane Ian in 2022, will help guide how the region rebuilds stronger and faster after future disasters.…