Read on for the latest updates from Pinellas County Emergency Center.
Tropical Storm Helene Updates
- A Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch and Flood Watch are in effect for Pinellas County. Significant and possibly life-threatening hurricane, storm surge flooding and flash flood conditions are possible in Pinellas County. The current forecast calls for higher storm surge than Tampa Bay has experienced in recent history, with higher storm surge impacting the county for a longer time period than during Hurricane Idalia. The biggest impacts are currently expected throughout the day on Thursday.
- Evacuations for special needs registrants will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.
- The County has ordered mandatory evacuations of all residential healthcare facilities in Zone A, starting immediately. This includes two hospitals, 14 nursing homes and 10 assisted living facilities.
- A decision about general evacuations and shelters opening will be made after the next few advisories from the National Weather Service.
- Residents are urged to check their emergency plans and evacuation zone, sign up for Alert Pinellas, and be prepared to act quickly as additional storm information is shared throughout the day on this webpage. Find resources for preparing below.
- View your storm surge risk here.
- Residents with storm preparedness questions can call the County Information Center at 727-464-4333. For the latest forecast information, see hurricanes.gov and weather.gov/tampa.
- If you suspect price gouging, report it to the Florida Attorney General’s Office by visiting MyFloridaLegal.com or calling 1(866) 9NO-SCAM.
- If you’re looking for hotel accommodations in non-evacuation zones, visit visitstpeteclearwater.com/info/pre-storm-information.
- Updates will be posted at disaster.pinellas.gov, sent out via Alert Pinellas and Ready Pinellas, and on Facebook @PinellasGov and X @PinellasGov
County Information Center: Open – Call (727) 464-4333 or use live chat on this website.
Special needs assistance: To register, call (727) 464-4333.
Download the Ready Pinellas emergency planning app on the Apple App Store or Google Play
Sign up for emergency notifications through Alert Pinellas
Click Emergency Information for more details and helpful links for special needs assistance, storm shelters, storm preparations and more.
Indian Shores Updates
The Indian Shores Town Council met at a duly noticed Emergency Town Council Meeting at 12 PM, September 24, 2024, where Mayor Diantha Schear read the Proclamation Declaring a Local State of Emergency for the Town of Indian Shores. Click Tropical Storm Helene Proclamation (pdf) to read in its entirety.
Town Hall will close to the public at noon on Wednesday, September 25, due to the approaching storm. Depending on the storm's impact, we will provide updates on whether Town Hall will reopen for business on Thursday.
Island re-entry passes will be available for pickup on Wednesday, September 25, and from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Indian Shores Police Department located on the 2nd Floor of Town Hall. You must present a valid form of identification for proof of residency or ownership in Town.
The Sandbag Station at 193rd and West of Vista Lane is open for Indian Shores residents and property owners only. Please note that there is a 10-bag limit “per residence” while supplies last.
Visit our Hurricane and Severe Weather Preparedness page for valuable tips and information on pre and post storm preparations.
Please stay tuned to your local news media and the Town's Newsflash page for the latest storm updates.