08/28/2023
Update 1 p.m. | Aug. 28:
β Pinellas County has ordered a county-wide mandatory evacuation of Zone A (includes all of Treasure Island) and mobile home residents starting at 7 p.m.
Pinellas County recommends that anyone evacuating go to a zone higher than Zone B in case conditions worsen.
The County will open a special needs shelter at 7 p.m. at John Hopkins Middle School, 701 16th Street S., St. Petersburg, for anyone who can arrange their own transport, and an additional 10 shelters at 7 a.m., Tuesday. Some of the shelters will be pet friendly. The latest shelter information is available at https:// disaster.pinellas.gov.
Special needs transportation will begin Tuesday morning. County staff will contact special needs residents who have pre-registered to arrange transportation to the nearest shelter. If you need help with transportation or have other special medical needs, you can register now by calling the County Information Center (727) 464-4333.
- PLEASE heed evacuation orders. When mandatory evacuations are issued, police and fire personnel also evacuate the island. This is why we encourage residents to evacuate because there will be NO emergency personnel on the island until the storm passes.
- When evacuating, you do not have to go far. Just going inland a few miles would be sufficient. The main threat is to move away from the water and storm surge that will hammer our coast.
- Secure loose items around your home & yard: lawn chairs, umbrellas, trash cans, etc.
- Take pictures of important property: important documents, insurance policies, house, vehicles, forms of identification, valuable items, etc.
- Please make sure all drains and storm sewers are clean and clear. Public Works crews will also be making checks of stormwater drainage systems.
- Sign up for Alert Pinellas and email notifications.
- Monitor our website, MyTreasureIsland.com/Idalia, and our social media platforms and email notifications for updates.
- A reminder to Treasure Island residents and business owners. IF a mandatory evacuation is issued, a valid Florida driverβs license with a Treasure Island address will be accepted to gain access to the island in the event the bridges are closed. An ID as such will work in place of a Barrier Island Re-entry pass. If itβs just a voluntary evacuation, TIPD will not be asking for ID or permits.
The County Information Center (CIC) is open for preparedness questions and special needs registration from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call (727) 464-4333. Residents who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact the CIC via online chat at bit.ly/PinellasChat