Hurricane Helene recovery: free food, water, tarps available for barrier island residents

Pinellas County is supporting three points of distribution (PODs) where barrier island residents affected by Hurricane Helene can receive free food, water and tarps while supplies last starting Monday.

The PODs will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the following locations:

• St. Pete Beach: 4700 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Food, water and tarps
• Treasure Island: 10451 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. Food, water and tarps
• Tierra Verde Fire Station: 540 Sands Point Drive, Tierra Verde. Water only

Additional sites are planned. For the latest information about recovery resources, visit disaster.pinellas.gov.