Hillsborough County Emergency Management officials are holding a news conference as Florida's Gulf Coast prepares for the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

Those who evacuated are now being given the go-ahead to return home after Hurricane Helene, but they must drive with caution.

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.

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.

Hillsborough officials give update on Hurricane Helene aftermath The Shell Point and Dana Shores neighborhoods remain inaccessible, according to Hillsborough County officials. Residents returning to their homes are asked to use caution around any lingering floodwaters and to stay away from downed power lines.

FOX 13's Kellie Cowan has the latest on storm damage and rescue efforts in Hillsborough County in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Many people in the direct path of hurricane Helene have evacuated their homes, and some of them are waiting out the storm in Alabama.