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October 14, 2024

What to Do After a Boil Water Notice is Lifted: A Step-by-Step Guide

When a boil water notice is lifted, it’s crucial to take a few simple steps to ensure your water system is fully...

October 13, 2024

BCC Chair Kathleen Peters meets with President, federal officials

Pinellas County Commission Chair Kathleen Peters on Sunday championed local priorities for hurricane relief during a visit with President Biden. The President...

October 12, 2024

Pinellas County offices and parks to remain closed Monday

Most Pinellas County Government offices will remain closed to the public Monday, Oct. 14, while many employees respond to Hurricane Milton impacts....

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida

WASHINGTON — On Friday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida. Federal disaster assistance is available to the state of...

October 10, 2024

Avoid becoming a victim of a post-hurricane scam

Many areas in the county have incurred severe property damage because of back-to-back impacts from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Pinellas County...

How to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton

Individuals interested in helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton are encouraged to make a monetary donation or sign up to register...

Post-Hurricane Milton overview, warnings and recovery tips

Although Pinellas County avoided the catastrophic storm surge that occurred south of Tampa Bay, Hurricane Milton brought hurricane-force winds and record rainfall...

October 8, 2024

Pinellas County’s three movable bridges to be locked at 12 p.m. Tuesday

Following guidance from the U.S. Coast Guard, Pinellas County plans to lock its three movable bridges in the closed position at 12...

Water Conservation and Storm Readiness

In the event of power outages, water and wastewater treatment plants will be operating under limited conditions, which means your water pressure...

October 5, 2024

Sandbag locations available ahead of Hurricane Milton

The National Weather Service has placed Pinellas County in the potential path of Hurricane Milton. Sandbag locations are available. For unincorporated Pinellas...