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Pinellas County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents in Zone A and all mobile homes countywide for Tropical Storm Helene. /1

Last year, Hurricane Idalia brought 4-foot storm surge that flooded 1,500 homes in Pinellas. With 5-8 feet of surge forecast Thursday through Friday, Helene poses an even bigger threat to our coastal and low-lying neighborhoods. /1

"We've all heard the adage, play stupid games win stupid prizes. Somebody is going to win a stupid prize because they're not going to get out and we're not coming."- Sheriff Bob Gualtieri If you are in evacuation zone A, get out now.

In preparation for upcoming impacts from Hurricane Helene, Public Works staff are in the field assessing current conditions. A reminder that Sarasota County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Watch for #HurricaneHelene.

SPD is actively monitoring #HurricaneHelene, tracking storm updates, assessing road conditions, and coordinating resource deployment to keep residents safe and the city secure.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐲 (𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐫.) 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃!! All bridge access to the barrier islands in City of Sarasota are now 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃!

Public Utilities staff have been in the field inspecting and maintaining infrastructure ahead of peak storm conditions and working around the clock from the Emergency Operations Center monitoring storm predictions. #SRQCountyUtilities #HurricaneHelene

Avoid Midnight Pass at Stickney Point roads. Fast moving water has overwashed the barrier island onto the roadway. Hurricane Helene will continue to cause conditions to deteriorate. Several feet of storm surge are forecasted. Turn around, don't drown! #HurricaneHelene #SRQCounty

As we continue our damage assessment and recovery efforts, this video captured by the Sarasota Police Drone Unit displays the impact of #HurricaneHelene on our community. St. Armands & and Lido Keys, both Level A evacuation zones, experienced significant flooding and storm surge.

We are seeing an increase in salespeople trying to gain access to the beaches. Be aware that unlicensed contractors often target homeowners following a storm. Ensure that any contractors you hire are properly licensed. Find out if they are licensed here at myfloridalicense.com

Officials said the decision is due to hazardous conditions, such as traffic light outages, downed powerlines, flooding, and significant debris blocking roadways. >> wfts.tv/4f1bYU5

Rescue efforts continue and severe flooding throughout the county. Hurricane #Milton

As of 8:45 a.m. on October 10, 2024, access to Pinellas County, including the barrier islands, is now OPEN.

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