The City of St. Petersburg is actively monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine and is urging residents to prepare for potential storm impacts.
The storm is predicted to intensify into a tropical storm on Tuesday and further strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday.
While the exact impact on St. Petersburg remains uncertain, the city could start experiencing effects as early as Wednesday due to the storm’s large size. Coastal storm surge flooding is a significant concern for much of the west coast of Florida, potentially beginning late Wednesday.
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Residents can find preparedness information at stpete.org/flooding. The city will continue to provide updates through its website, Alert Pinellas, and social media channels.
City Preparedness Actions
In response to the potential threat, the city’s Emergency Operation Center will partially activate on Tuesday. All non-childcare Parks & Recreation programs scheduled for Wednesday evening after 5 p.m. have been canceled. City staff are taking proactive measures by deploying pump stations to Riviera Bay and Shore Acres, positioning generators, and cleaning storm drains in low-lying areas.
Sandbag Operations
Non-emergency sandbag operations have been extended until 7 p.m. today, Monday, September 23rd, at the Stormwater Pavement & Traffic Operations Building. Starting Tuesday, September 24th, and continuing through Wednesday, September 25th, several full-service and self-service sandbag locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Residents must show proof of residency to receive sandbags.
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Guidance for Residents
Residents are advised to stay informed by signing up for Alert Pinellas, downloading the Ready Pinellas app, and monitoring local news and the National Weather Service. It is crucial to know your evacuation zone by visiting stpete.org/hurricane, using the Ready Pinellas app, or calling 727-464-3800.
Additionally, residents should create a plan that includes preparing an emergency kit, securing their homes, and knowing whether they need to evacuate. More information about hurricane preparedness can be found at disaster.pinellas.gov.
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