City of Tampa workers fill a trunk with sandbags in Al Lopez Park // Chris Young, WMNF News 8/2/24

The City of St Petersburg is helping residents with preparation for this years hurricane season.

According to a press release from the City of St Petersburg, “Early preparation is critical to your safety, as well as the safety of your family and your property. By taking proactive steps now, residents can minimize risks and be ready to respond quickly when severe weather threatens our community.”

Valuable tips and resources about flooding in St Pete and the Prepare, St Pete map can be found at: www.stpete.org/Flooding. You can also visit: www.stpete.org/Hurricane for timely alerts, resources, and information.

To stay informed, sign up for emergency alerts through Alert Pinellas at: http://www.pinellas.gov/Alert.

Hurricane Season Preparation Suggestions:

Visit www.stpete.org/GNG for the “City’s Good Neighbor Guide to Hurricane Planning;” this web page gives practical tips and what should be in your disaster supplies kit.
Trim low-hanging limbs, clear gutters and drains, and take plenty of pictures of your property for insurance purposes.
Make sure your important documents like birth certificates, Social Security cards, and passports are stored safely and off the floor.
For more guidance go to: http://www.pinellas.gov/hurricane-guide and for Florida Division of Emergency Management go to: www.floridadisaster.org/Hazards/Hurricanes.

Sandbag pick up for before the storms

City of St Petersburg offers residents free sandbags during non-emergency times. Pick up is available at the Pavement and Traffic Operations Building on the second Saturday of each month. The building is located at 1744 9th Ave. N and hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Visit http://www.stpete.org/Sandbags for updates, especially during emergencies the distribution locations may change.

“As a waterfront city, St. Pete faces the risk of localized flooding and storm surges throughout the year, especially during storm season. It’s crucial for residents to stay informed about how flooding can affect them and the
resources available to help.”

To monitor the latest storm info from the National Hurricane Center, visit: www.nhc.noaa.gov.