Important Contacts and Community Infomation
The Observer News has organized this directory of often-needed contact information with South County in mind. From The Observer News Welcome Back.
Emergency numbers
- Any emergency - call 911 first 911
- Community resource line - food, shelter, counseling, suicide prevention & all social issues. Answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 211
- Road conditions - Florida's Traveler Information System 511
- tip411 - the Sheriff's anonymous tip app. Search "HCSOSHERIFF" on your phone; tips transmit 24/7. App
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
www.hcso.tampa.fl.us- Non-emergency 813-247-8200
- District IV South County Station, Ruskin 813-247-0455
- Gibsonton Community Station 813-671-7716
- Riverview Community Station 813-672-7822
- Sun City Center Community Station 813-242-5515
- Wimauma Community Station 813-672-7439
- Winthrop Community Station 813-635-8129
Law enforcement
- Florida Highway Patrol (*FHP) 813-632-6859
- Crime Stoppers 800-873-8477
Sun City Center Emergency Squad
- Medical emergencies & accidents 813-634-3800
- Other services & general information 813-633-1411
Sun City Center Security Patrol
www.sccpatrol.org- Security Patrol 813-642-2020
Human trafficking
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger- National Hotline - 24/7, confidential & anonymous 888-373-7888
Domestic violence
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger- Mary & Martha House - shelter & transitional housing for homeless or abused women & their children 813-641-7027
Suicide hotline
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - call or text 988
- National Suicide Hotline (TALK) 800-273-8255