Good morning

 

I have pulled some information from the County’s website, www.disaster.pinellas.gov which contains a plethora of useful information.

 

If you have had storm damage, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT.  Before doing any clean-up, take pictures, videos, etc.  If you had water intrusion, you need to get a measuring device and measure the water lines both inside.

 

Citizens Insurance Information

 

I pulled this information from Citizen’s website.  There is a catastrophe center open and active in Largo.  I saw the tents on Saturday.

 

Catastrophe Response Center Locations

 

 

Bardmoor Palms near YMCA

8333 Bryan Dairy Rd
Largo, FL 33773

Hours
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

South Holiday Library

4649 Mile Stretch Dr
Holiday, FL 34690

Hours
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Claims

Report a claim/status of a claim
24 hours a day

866.411.2742

 

Customer Care Center

8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ET
Weekdays

866.411.2742

Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing

Florida Telecommunication Relay Service
24 hours a day

800.955.8771 (TTY)

800.955.8770 (Voice)

www.ftri.org

 

 

 

FEMA Assistance is available.  You will need to differentiate between Debby and Helene.  Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621- 3362 or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service

Emergency Information

Last updated on September 29, 2024

UPDATE (9/28/24): The mandatory evacuation order has been lifted. Effective 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024, access to all beaches and barrier islands is now open only to residents, business owners, or employees with a Barrier Island Re-Entry Permit. Full details.

If your property was affected and you need assistance finding a place to stay, contact the County Information Center at (727) 464-4333 (Open 8 a.m to 6 p.m.). Public shelters are now transitioning to assist those who were displaced.

Pinellas County Utilities has shut off all potable water to all barrier island communities south of Johns Pass for an emergency repair to the water system. View full story.

St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island and Tierra Verde utilities customers are all under a boil water notice.

Want to help? To volunteer, go to  Volunteer Connect.

The Pinellas County Emergency Operations Center continues to respond to Hurricane Helene. We will update this page, our Facebook and X pages, and our partners in local media regularly. Check for updates at least every 6-12 hours as storm updates and guidance can change quickly. Sign up for Alert Pinellas for major announcements.

Cooling Stations Available

Several cooling stations are available in areas where residents remain without power following Hurricane Helene. These stations will provide a place for residents to cool off and charge their phones. View locations and hours here.

Storm Damage

Report Damages

• Homes
• Businesses
• Roads or other public infrastructure (SeeClickFix)
• Homeowners Insurance: Take extensive photos of interior and exterior damage before cleaning or removing damaged building materials. Save samples of damaged personal property that you may include in a claim.

Debris Cleanup

The County has contracted with a debris hauler for unincorporated Pinellas and will announce a pickup schedule and what type of debris is eligible for collection soon. If you live in a city, call or check their website for availability of debris pickup in your area.

• Separate tree limbs and yard waste from household items or building debris.
• Put the debris in separated piles on your curb without blocking the road and away from gutters and storm drains.

Help with Cleanup (Crisis Cleanup Hotline)

Crisis Cleanup has activated the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline: (844) 965-1386. This is for people who need help cleaning up damage from the Hurricane Helene and connects people with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able assist with jobs such as muck-outs (cleaning up), trees, tarp, and debris. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed. This hotline will remain open through Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Please note: This hotline cannot assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, insurance, or questions about FEMA registration. Volunteers work free of charge and provide the tools and equipment necessary to complete the work.

Home and Business Repairs

Is your property damaged? Read our Rebuilding After a Storm webpage before beginning your repairs to ensure your house can better withstand future storms.

Make sure contractors you hire are licensed – unlicensed or fraudulent contractors often target desperate homeowners in the aftermath of hurricanes. Learn more at pinellas.gov/choosing-a-contractor. Verify contractors are licensed at contractorsearch.pcclb.com. If you do not have internet access, you can also call the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board at (727) 582-3100 and choose Option 2 for Licensing to check whether a contractor is licensed.

What to Do with Used Sandbags

You can reuse clean sandbags, but do not throw contaminated sandbags in your trash can or dump them on the beach. You can bring used sandbags, separated from other waste, to the Solid Waste Disposal Complex. More information at: pinellas.gov/sandbags

 

 

Stacy O’Donnell Executive Aide, Commissioner Dave Eggers Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 sodonnell@pinellas.gov Office (727) 464-3276   All government correspondence is subject to public record law.