Pinellas County, Hurricane Helene
More than 16,000 properties in Pinellas County are uninhabitable following Helene
Pinellas County Commissioners held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to learn of the situation on the ground in their community, which was devastated by the storm surge that flooded parts of the county as Hurricane Helene struck the area last Thursday evening.
Five people dead in Pinellas County due to Hurricane Helene
Five people died in Pinellas County during the impact of Hurricane Helene, according to Cathie Perkins, emergency management director. It’s one of the many ways that Helene brought “life-changing impacts” as storm surge reached 8 feet in some areas,
'It's never been this bad.' How Helene devastated Pinellas County beaches
People who chose to ride out Helene along Pinellas beaches described the fear they felt as water rushed through their streets and into their homes. It could take a long time for the barrier islands to recover.
'A war zone': Hurricane Helene pummels Pinellas County, killing at least five people
"The water was coming through the vents, through the air-conditioning ducts, every which way you can imagine."
Pinellas County debris removal plans after Hurricane Helene
Pinellas County leaders discussed plans for debris removal at the commissioners’ emergency meeting on Tuesday. "The debris management is going to be key, and it's going to be a Herculean effort," Pinellas County administrator Barry Burton said.
Pinellas County update on Helene recovery efforts
Pinellas County officials gave an update Monday morning on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
Pinellas County activates the Hurricane Helene Crisis Cleanup Hotline
Pinellas County has activated the Hurricane Helene Crisis Cleanup Hotline at (844) 965-1386. This is for people who need help cleaning up damage from Hurricane Helene. The hotline will connect people with volunteers from local relief organizations,
Here's how Pinellas County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene can get help
Pinellas County officials gave an update Monday morning on recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, including how affected residents can get help.
Pinellas teacher dies in dangerous storm surge caused by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is gone, but it left a mark on the Tampa Bay area that will not be forgotten. The barrier islands of ...
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Pinellas County Storm Surge Aftermath: Safety First
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Pinellas County Public Information Officer David Connor has issued an urgent safety warning to residents. With an estimated 40,000 structures affected by storm surges ...
Hurricane Helene storm surge ‘unbelievable’ on Pinellas barrier islands
Thousands of residents along the Tampa Bay area’s beachside communities were told to leave Wednesday morning as Hurricane ...
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The Pinellas barrier islands are reopening. These images offer a glimpse of what to expect
Officials caution against people coming out to the barrier islands to hang out or gawk at the storm damage. They say ...
Pinellas County Schools to relocate 2,000 students this week, 2 schools damaged in hurricane
Superintendent Kevin Hendrick and school leaders of Pinellas County discussed school operations ahead of this week following ...
As Helene tore into Pinellas, a makeshift rescue crew rode into the storm
Gary Forbes, 70, of Redington Shores, front, was rescued from his home during Hurricane Helene. From back left, his rescue ...
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Out by noon: Pinellas officials press Zone A residents to evacuate now to escape storm surge from Helene
As of 9 a.m., officials were already reporting some street flooding on barrier islands and other coastal or low-lying areas.
Pinellas County schools to reopen Monday except for three schools; says Superintendent
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Hurricane Helene Casualty: School Teacher Set to Retire Dies, Chilling Last Moments Revealed
The death of a beloved teacher who lost her life as a result of Hurricane Helene has shaken the public to its core. Hurricane ...