County officials: Zone A residents must evacuate by ... - Pinellas County
WEB1 day ago · Perkins and Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri pleaded with residents in Evacuation Zone A to leave before noon today during a morning news briefing. Perkins noted the predicted surge is much higher than the County’s coastal areas experienced for Hurricane Idalia in 2023, which flooded 1,500 homes.
Hurricane Helene storm surge ‘unbelievable’ on Pinellas barrier …
WEB1 day ago · MADEIRA BEACH — A raging river of Gulf of Mexico water ripped through the heart of Madeira Beach just minutes after deputies blocked access to Pinellas County’s barrier islands at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Pinellas sheriff warns: "Everybody’s just got to get out"
WEB18 hours ago · CLEARWATER - Hurricane Helene’s storm surge could top 5 to 8 feet in Pinellas County, where Sheriff Bob Gualtieri had strong words for residents along the coast. "I’m just gonna distill it down and put it in some really plain speak," the sheriff said Thursday morning. "Everybody’s just got to ...
Pinellas County urging residents in mandatory evacuation zone …
WEB1 day ago · Before evacuating, local leaders said turn off your power to prevent electrical fires, and move electric vehicles, e-bikes and golf carts out of garages and areas where there’s storm surge. They could start fires too if mixed with saltwater. Pinellas County’s 24/7 information center is also available to take any questions at 727-464-4333.
Pinellas starts evacuations, beach surveys ahead of Helene storm surge ...
WEB2 days ago · It's projected to pour 5-8 feet of storm surge onto the Tampa Bay region — causing significant beach erosion — and up to 15 feet onto the Nature Coast. Evacuations Pinellas County issued a mandatory order Wednesday for residents living in Zone A or any mobile home park to evacuate ahead of Helene.
‘It’s not over yet’: St. Pete mayor provides update ... - Yahoo News
WEB21 hours ago · Pinellas County is expecting up to 8 feet of storm surge above ground level, which is enough to flood a first-floor home and wash away a vehicle. This water level will cause flooding and make travel and emergency response “impossible.”
Residents advised to begin sheltering in place until ... - Pinellas County
WEB1 day ago · Pinellas County remains under a Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch and Tornado Watch. Pinellas County response/action. The Emergency Operations Center and County Information Center are open 24 hours to respond to the storm. Call (727) 464-4333.
Evacuations ordered for Zone A, mobile home residents - Pinellas County
WEB2 days ago · Even though it is currently forecast to pass offshore of Pinellas County, it is anticipated to bring tropical storm force winds and life-threatening storm surge flooding of 5-8 feet and flash flooding to our area. Pinellas County remains under a Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch and Flood Watch. High winds are ...
Threat remains as storm moves across Georgia as Category 1 - NBC News
WEB1 day ago · As of 7:47 p.m. ET, electricity was out for about 93,00 customers in Pinellas County, 48,000 in Sarasota County and 47,000 in Hillsborough County, according to PowerOutage.us. 11h ago / 11:42 PM ...
Pinellas orders evacuation for residents in Zone A ... - Yahoo News
WEBPinellas County officials issued a mandatory evacuation order Tuesday for residents in evacuation Zone A who live in health care facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes …
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