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Tropical Storm Helene: Manatee County updates & information

By FOX 13 News Staff
Updated  September 24, 2024 3:02pm EDT
Hurricanes
FOX 13 News

BRADENTON, Fla. - As Tropical Storm Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Manatee County need to know. 

Manatee County Evacuations:

No evacuations have been announced. 

Manatee County Closings:

Manatee County Parks and Preserves will be closed, beginning Wednesday evening. Beaches and pools will be closing tonight and remain closed until further notice. G.T. Bray Park will be closing at noon Wednesday to allow for staging of emergency responders. There will be no Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) fixed-route service on Thursday. Trolley and Transit service will end at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Gulf Island Ferry Service is suspended through the weekend.

Manatee County Sandbags:

To view Manatee County's sandbag information, click here.

Manatee County Schools:

Manatee County schools will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. 

Manatee County more information:

Click here for more information from Manatee County EOC.

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