Hurricane Milton: Pinellas County updates & information
CLEARWATER, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Pinellas County need to know.
Pinellas County Evacuations:
Pinellas County is issuing a mandatory evacuation order for long term care health facilities, assisted living facilities and hospitals in evacuation zones A, B and C.
Pinellas County Closings:
The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is awaiting Pinellas County Evacuation orders to announce when the Airport Terminal will close.
- Tuesday, October 8th – Contact airline for information.
- Wednesday, October 9th – All Allegiant flights canceled.
- Thursday, October 10th – All Allegiant flights canceled.
Pinellas County Sandbags:
For unincorporated Pinellas County residents only, the following sandbag locations will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6:
- John Chesnut Park, 2200 East Lake Road S., Palm Harbor
- Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Ave, Seminole
County officials say the parks will be closed to the public during sandbag operation hours. Residents are encouraged to bring their own shovel.
Pinellas County Schools:
Pinellas County Public Schools are closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
St. Petersburg College Now Closed Monday through Thursday due to Hurricane Milton.
Pinellas County more information:
Click here for more information from Pinellas County Emergency Management.
County-by-County
- Citrus County
- DeSoto County
- Hardee County
- Hernando County
- Highlands County
- Hillsborough County
- Manatee County
- Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- Polk County
- Sarasota County
- Sumter County
LINKS:
- 2024 Hurricane Guide
- Storm prep & shopping list
- Get the latest updates on storm tracks, models and more at MyFoxHurricane.com