Tue Oct 15 04:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Hillsborough County Schools Remain Closed Tuesday After Hurricane Milton

**TAMPA, FL** – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) will remain closed on Tuesday, October 14, as the district continues recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton’s impact on the region.

The decision to keep schools closed was made due to several factors, including:

* **Power outages** affecting approximately 100 schools.
* **Standing water** in over a dozen schools.
* **Delays in food deliveries** for breakfast and lunch services.

HCPS officials stated that they are operating on a day-to-day basis following the hurricane and are committed to reopening schools as soon as conditions allow.

For the latest updates on school reopening, residents are encouraged to visit the HCPS website at hillsboroughschools.org or follow the school district’s social media feeds at @HillsboroughSch.

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