To all our Firefighters and First Responders on duty tonight and to all the families at home missing their First Responder, thank you for your sacrifices to keep us all safe and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents. Christmas Day and Christmas Eve ranked second and third, with both having nearly twice the daily average.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has declared October 9th - 15th as Fire Prevention Week. Fire won't wait! Plan your escape! For more information, visit https://t.co/d8v7kNPN9m.
#FirePreventionWeek
Small branches & associated debris can be bundled, bagged or placed in trash cans for regular pick up by waste haulers. Larger debris: Pinellas County Solid Waste, 3095 114th Ave N, St. Petersburg, which will be open Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fees apply
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If you are leaving a shelter today, Uber is still offering free rides, up to $30 each way from a state-approved evacuation shelter. Details here on how to redeem a free round trip, up to $30 each way from a state-approved evacuation shelter*. 1/4
Specific Warning for Tarpon Woods Area (East Lake)
•At 11 a.m. Tuesday, the water level of Brooker Creek was 10.8 feet at USGS Gage 02307359. Roadway flooding will occur when the gage exceeds 12.0 feet.
• You may monitor the gage at https://t.co/QyeIvdu7m3.
Our crews are ready to go. When wind speed exceeds 40 miles per hour emergency crews cannot respond.
Questions about Hurricane Ian? The County information Center is open 727-464-4333.
9-1-1 is for EMERGENCIES ONLY!
Sparks from lawnmowers and power equipment DO start wildfires. Be careful on hot, dry days, and be sure to get your equipment checked regularly. Never mow when it’s windy or excessively dry, and always keep a fire extinguisher and shovel nearby. #OnlyYou
PH: Is your homeowners insurance coverage enough? That means the amount of your policy should be able to cover rebuilding a new home at today’s prices. Many Floridians base their insurance needs on the price they paid when they bought their home. Call your carrier today!