Family Reources

Relocating to your new home is stressful enough, without worrying about throwing kids and pets into the muddle. Fortunately, several local communities support agencies are dedicated to finding resources to ease your family’s transition.

Neighborhood information

These offices serve as a point of contact for neighborhood and civic associations.

Brandon and Tampa Neighborhood
and Community Relations Office

102 E. Seventh Ave.

Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 274-7835

http://www.tampagov.net/dept_neighborhood_and_community_relations

 

Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services

608 N. Garden Ave.

Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 442-4155

http://www.cnhs.biz/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

 

St. Petersburg Neighborhood
Partnership Office

P.O. Box 2842

St. Petersburg, FL 33731 (727) 892-5141

http://www.stpete.org/neighborhoods

 

Hillsborough County

Hillsborough Information Line

(813) 272-5900

Community Relations 24-Hour Hotline

(813) 272-5275

The 24-hour hotline provides information about Bay Area construction projects and programs.

 

Neighborhood Help Line

(813) 272-5860

The Neighborhood Relations Program helps Bay Area residents and groups create neighborhood associations and obtain mini-grants.   

 

Elder Help Line

(813) 273-3779

http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/aging

 

Pinellas County

Elder Help Line

 (727) 217-8111

http://www.pinellascounty.org/MPO/PDFs/SeniorHelpline.pdf

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

Police Departments

Clearwater

645 Pierce St.

Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 562-4242

http://www.clearwaterpolice.org/cp/cp_history.asp

 

Plant City

1 Police Place

P.O. Box 4709

Plant City, FL 33566 (813) 757-9200

http://www.plantcitygov.com/index.aspx?nid=117

 

St. Petersburg

1300 First Ave. North

St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 893-7780

http://www.stpete.org/police

 

Tampa and Brandon

One Police Center

411 N. Franklin Center

Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 231-6130

http://www.tampagov.net/dept_Police

 

Temple Terrace

11250 N. 56th St.

Temple Terrace, FL 33617 (813) 989-7110

http://www.templeterrace.com/police

 

Hillsborough County Sheriff

2008 E. Eighth Ave.

Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 247-8200

http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us

 

Pinellas County Sheriff

10750 Ulmerton Road

Largo, FL 33778 (727) 582-6200

http://www.pcsoweb.com/pages/contact_us.html

 

Crime Stoppers

(800) 873-8477

Fire and Rescue

 

Brandon

5602 Providence Road

Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 272-6600

http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/firerescue

 

Clearwater

610 Franklin St.

Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 562-4334

http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/fire/index.asp

 

Plant City

604 E. Alexander St.

Plant City, FL 33563 (813) 757-9131

http://www.plantcitygov.com/index.aspx?nid=471

 

St. Petersburg

400 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. South

St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 893-7694

http://www.stpete.org/fire/rescue.html

 

Tampa

808 Zack St.

Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 274-7011

http://www.tampagov.net/dept_Fire_rescue

 

Temple Terrace

124 Bullard Parkway

Tampa, FL 33617 (813) 274-7011

http://www.templeterrace.com/fire

 

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue

2709 E. Hanna Ave.

Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 272-6600

http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/firerescue

 

Pinellas County Fire Rescue

12490 Ulmerton Road

Largo, FL 33774 (727) 582-2000

http://www.pinellascounty.org/publicsafety/ems_overview.htm

 

These agencies plan and coordinate the evacuation and sheltering of residents in the event of a natural or manmade disaster. Visit their websites for the latest hurricane shelter and evacuation zones map.

Hillsborough County Emergency Management

(813) 236-3800

http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/emergency

 

Pinellas County Emergency Management

(727) 464-3800

http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/default.htm

 

Animal Control

Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission

Wild animal issues (888) 404-3922

Alligator nuisance (866) 392-4286

http://myfwc.com

 

The FWC manages and ensures the long-term well-being of fish and wildlife, especially as humans continue to encroach on wildlife habitats. The website offers tips about living with many of the 575 species across the state.

 

Pets

Pets are often overlooked in the relocation process. Many animals don’t respond well to drastic changes in their routines and surroundings. To alleviate or limit the trauma, here are a few tips:

• Before moving, collect all records from your veterinarian.
• On moving day, alert the movers about your pets, which you have secured in a safe place, such as a bathroom.
• Bring your pet’s bowls, food, any medications and favorite toys with you.
• Keep your pet safe and secure in a suitable pet carrier.
• Make sure pet tags include your cell phone number and new address.
• Review your route and reserve pet-friendly accommodations.
• Upon arrival in your new home, quickly set up your pet’s bed and food area.
• Find a new veterinarian in this guide’s yellow pages.

 

Animal Services

Pinellas County

12450 Ulmerton Road

Largo, FL 33774 (727) 582-2600

http://www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices

 

Hillsborough County

440 N. Falkenburg Road

Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 744-5660

http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/animalservices

Count on local animal services departments to enforce ordinances and state animal laws, provide animal adoption services, pick up stray, lost and sick/injured animals, issue rabies registration tags and other services. Also plan to register and obtain tags for all dogs, cats and ferrets 4 months or older. All dogs must wear the tag, and all cats are required to either wear the tag or be micro-chipped, tattooed or have an ear tag when outside. Visit the website in your area for tag costs and a complete list of such services as obedience training and dog parks, as well as volunteer opportunities.

 

Pet Safety

Your pet faces many new outside dangers, like the Bufo Toad, the state’s largest amphibian— nine inches long and two pounds in weight. When threatened they secrete a milky toxin from glands behind their heads which can cause foaming at the mouth, seizures and irregular heartbeat in your pet. Six species of venomous snakes —  rattlesnakes, cottonmouth, coral snake and the copperhead — pose another danger. So keep your dog on a short leash in wooded areas, especially if it starts sniffing or pawing the ground. Alligators pose the biggest threat. They live wherever there is water, so avoid allowing your dog to walk around or swim in unknown waters.

 

FAMILY, CHILDREN and CHILD CARE

Hillsborough County Children’s Services

3191 Clay Mangum Lane

Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 264-3821

http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/childrensservices

 

Children’s Board of Hillsborough County

1002 E. Palm Ave.

Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 229-2884

http://www.childrensboard.org

 

Children’s Services Council
of Pinellas County

14155 58th St. North

Clearwater, FL 33760 (727) 547-5600

http://www.jwbpinellas.org

 

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