Pinellas County Remains In Potential Path Of Tropical Depression Eta

From the Pinellas County Government:

Latest storm/incident developments

• National Hurricane Center has placed Pinellas County in the three-day forecast for Tropical Depression Eta.
• Regardless of the storm’s eventual track, high winds, rain, and flooding may affect Pinellas County this weekend and into next week.
• No evacuation orders issued for Pinellas County at this time

Pinellas County response/action

• The Tropicana Field COVID-19 testing site will remain open 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. this Saturday.
• Pinellas County crews completed inspections of drainages, roadways and storm drains in areas known to flood.

Advice & Information for Residents

• Register for emergency alerts at http://www.pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas/.
• Locate evacuation zone: www.pinellascounty.org/knowyourzone
• Finalize preparedness plans: http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/prepareahead.htm
• Monitor local news media, National Weather Service, www.pinellascounty.org, Facebook @PinellasCountyNews and Twitter @PinellasCoNews, search hashtag #PCEta
• Download the Ready Pinellas app for iOS and Andriod.

Review disaster plans:

• If you need access to special needs shelters and have not yet registered this year, preregister by calling (727) 464-3800 or go to the website at www.pinellascounty.org/special... and get more information.
• Prepare your kit. Be sure to include face coverings, sanitizer and necessary hygiene supplies, and gather important papers.
• Review your checklist online at www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/prepareahead.htm

This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.