Hillsborough County residents living in evacuation Zone A will be under a mandatory evacuation notice beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, the county said Wednesday morning. That zone covers low-lying areas along Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough and Palm Rivers.

In Hillsborough County, a mandatory evacuation order is in place for residents in Zone A and all mobile or manufactured homes.

TAMPA - As Hurricane Helene heads toward Florida, here's what people in Hillsborough County need to know. Hillsborough County has issued a mandatory evacuation beginning Wednesday at 9 a.m. for Zone A, along with anyone living in mobile and manufactured homes, regardless of their zone.

Storm preps continue in Hillsborough County, where schools are closed the next two days and sand bag locations were open to residents preparing for the storm.

Hillsborough County schools announced they will cancel classes and extracurricular activities both Wednesday and Thursday because of Tropical Storm Helene.

Hillsborough County is working to prep flood-prone areas ahead of Tropical Storm Helene. Residents worry that this storm could bring more flooding similar to Debby earlier this year.

TAMPA - As Tropical Storm Helene heads toward Florida, here's what people in Hillsborough County need to know. No evacuations have been announced. City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday. No shelter openings were announced.

TAMPA - Polk County does not have a mandatory evacuation policy. Polk County Closings: All Polk County public schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, Sept. and Friday, Sept.