Nancy Millan announced tax relief initiatives for homeowners and businesses affected by the storms in a press conference Friday morning.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Hillsborough County is making it easier for residents to get rid of storm debris following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. To speed up the cleanup process, the County has hired extra debris contractors and is offering more ways for residents to dispose of their yard waste and construction debris.

Officials spoke at the Public Safety Operations Complex on Columbus Drive in Tampa. Over 500 residents and 104 pets have been rescued by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Approximately 135 of the rescued residents were from an assisted living facility in the University area.

Hillsborough County students, faculty and staff will head back to class this week after being out of school due to Hurricane Milton.

Pinellas County Schools said Tuesday morning that the district remains on track to resume classes on Wednesday following Hurricane Milton.

Polk County schools are set to reopen Wednesday after Hurricane Milton, the county announced on Facebook. Schools will follow the normal school calendar, meaning early dismissal on Thursday and no school for students on Friday.