Tropical Storm Helene Updates
UPDATE: Pinellas County has issued a mandatory evacuation for Zone A and all mobile homes across the county starting at 9 a.m. today, Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2024. Six shelters are open, including pet-friendly and special needs shelters.
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An evacuation has been issued for Zone A, including the Barrier Islands, due to the potential for an anticipated 5-10 ft storm surge. Residents are encouraged to leave the area to ensure safety. Temporary disruptions to power and cable services are expected. High-water rescue operations, even with the Town's high-water vehicles, could become challenging or even impossible during high-water conditions.
Now is the time to deploy your emergency plans, and please follow local authorities' guidance for your safety.
Updates will be posted at disaster.pinellas.gov, sent out via Alert Pinellas and Ready Pinellas, and on Facebook @PinellasGov and X @PinellasGov
County Information Center: Open – Call (727) 464-4333 or use live chat on this website.
Special needs assistance: To register, call (727) 464-4333.
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Indian Shores Updates
The Indian Shores Town Council met at a duly noticed Emergency Town Council Meeting at 12 PM, September 24, 2024, where Mayor Diantha Schear read the Proclamation Declaring a Local State of Emergency for the Town of Indian Shores. Click Tropical Storm Helene Proclamation (pdf) to read in its entirety.
Town Hall will close to the public at noon on Wednesday, September 25, due to the approaching storm. Depending on the storm's impact, we will provide updates on whether Town Hall will reopen for business on Thursday.
Island re-entry passes will be available for pickup on Wednesday, September 25, and from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Indian Shores Police Department located on the 2nd Floor of Town Hall. You must present a valid form of identification for proof of residency or ownership in Town.
The Sandbag Station at 193rd and West of Vista Lane is open for Indian Shores residents and property owners only. Please note that there is a 10-bag limit “per residence” while supplies last.
Visit our Hurricane and Severe Weather Preparedness page for valuable tips and information on pre and post storm preparations.
Please stay tuned to your local news media and the Town's Newsflash page for the latest storm updates.