ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg is working to recover after being hit by two hurricanes. Here’s an update on city services and resources:
City Events and Meetings:
- City offices are open, but all City Council and Committee meetings this week (Oct. 14-18) are canceled.
- Supplier Diversity Day (Oct. 15) is also canceled.
- Check www.stpete.org/events for event updates.
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Mobile Permitting:
- To help residents with storm repairs, remote permitting sites will be open Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Friday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations:
- Azalea Recreation Center: 1600 72nd St. N
- Enoch D. Davis Center: 1111 18th Ave. S
- Roberts Recreation Center: 1246 50th Ave. N
- These sites accept debit/credit cards only.
Boil Water Notice:
- The boil water notice for St. Petersburg, South Pasadena, and Lealman has been lifted.
Comfort and Charging Stations:
- Several locations are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for residents to cool off and charge devices:
- Enoch D. Davis Center
- Roberts Recreation Center
- Azalea Recreation Center
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Multiagency Recovery Center (MARC):
- The MARC at the Enoch D. Davis Center offers a centralized location for residents to access services and information related to disaster recovery.
- Hours: Monday, Oct. 14 (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.); Tuesday, Oct. 15 onwards (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Participating agencies include FEMA, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, Florida Department of Commerce, and others.
- Residents should bring identification, proof of residence, insurance information, and documentation of losses.
- FEMA assistance can also be accessed online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, via the FEMA app, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
Debris Removal:
- Residential debris collection has resumed. Place debris in separate piles at the curb (do not bag it).
- The city is working with local haulers to expedite debris removal.
- City brush sites are open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (see www.stpete.org/brushsites for locations).
- Commercial businesses and landscapers should use the Temporary Debris Management site at 1953 72nd St. N.
For more information, visit www.stpete.org/recovery.
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