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 has issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents in Zones A, B, and C and all mobile homes county-wide.

Pinellas County Shelters:

The following emergency shelters are open:

Campbell Park Elementary (general population), 1051 7th Ave. S., St. Petersburg
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School (general population), 1660 Palmetto St, Clearwater
New Heights Elementary School (general population), 3901 37th St. N., St. Petersburg
Fairmount Park Elementary School (general population), 575 41st St. S., St. Petersburg
Gibbs High School (general population and pet friendly), 850 34th St. S. St. Petersburg
Palm Harbor University High School (general population and pet friendly), 1900 Omaha St, Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor University High School Bldg. 19 (special needs), 1900 Omaha St, Palm Harbor
Dunedin Highland Middle School (special needs), 70 Patricia Ave., Dunedin
Oak Grove Middle School (special needs), 1370 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater
Melrose Elementary (general population), 1752 13th Ave. South, St. Petersburg
Belleair Elementary (general population), 1156 Lakeview Road, Clearwater
Palm Harbor Middle School, 1800 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor
New Heights Elementary School, 3901 37th St. N., St. Petersburg
Fairmount Park Elementary School, 575 41st St. S., St. Petersburg

Three shelters have reached full capacity as of Wednesday morning:

Largo High School (general population and pet friendly), 410 Missouri Ave. N., Largo
Palm Harbor Middle School (general population), 1800 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor
Lealman Innovation Academy (general population), 4900 28th St N, St. Petersburg

Pinellas County Closings:

All Pinellas County Government offices, including the Clerk of the Courts, Property Appraiser and Tax Collector, will be closed Friday, Oct. 11. All County parks and preserves will also be closed through Friday, Oct. 11.

The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Terminal closed Tuesday afternoon after the last flight departure. Administrative offices are closed Monday – Thursday.

Tuesday, October 8th – The airport terminal closed after its last flight departed.
Wednesday, October 9th – All Allegiant flights canceled.
Thursday, October 10th – All Allegiant flights canceled.