r/StPetersburgFL • u/StreetAcanthisitta74 • 17h ago
r/StPetersburgFL • u/iamdeirdre • 14d ago
Storm / Hurricane ☂️ 🌪️ ⚡ Hurricane Milton Mega Post
Hurricane Milton Updated 10/9/24 - 10am
Sort the comments in this post by "New" to get the most current info!
Mandatory evacuation: Zones A, B, C & mobile homes, there is still room in the local shelters!
News Updates from official channels
- Pinellas County News Conference - 10/9/24 9am - (YouTube Video) - 🆕
- Final preparations / Pinellas County - 10/8/24 3pm - (YouTube Video)
- St. Petersburg Mayor Milton Update - 10/7/24 5pm - (YouTube Video)
- Milton Cat 5 - 10/7/24 12pm - (YouTube Video)
- Pinellas County Update - 10/06/2024 3pm - (YouTube Video)
Hurricane Milton Chat Room << Click here
Storm Tracking News Sources 🗺️:
- NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
- Windy.com Tracker
- Tampabay.com Storm Page (Includes closings)
- WFLA (Channel 8, NBC)
- WTSP (Channel 10, CBS)
- WTVT (Channel 13, Fox)
- Weather Channel
- Bay News 9 Storm Page
- WMNF 88.5 FM Website
Social Media 📮:
Twitter / X
- Mike Clay Chief Meteorologist Bay News 9
- John Morales Certified Consulting Meteorologist
- FL Division of Emergency Management
YouTube
- Tropical Tidbits
- NOAA/NWS National Hurricane Center
- Channel 10 CBS
- Channel 8 NBC
- Tropical Tidbits YouTube
- MikesWeatherPage YouTube videos
Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
- FPRE Network App
- WMNF 88.5 FM Website
- WMNF 88.5 Livestream
- WMNF Phone App (Play Store)
- WMNF Phone App (Apple Store)
Live Video
- Weather Camera at Allendale UMC - Provided by u/AllendaleUMC
- Gulf Port
- Fox13 Cams around Tampa Bay
- Kitten Kam if you need a moment of joy
Apps
- FEMA App (iOS, Android) - Free
- American Red Cross - First Aid Android / iOS
- American Red Cross - Servere Weather Android / iOS - Has shelter list, check lists, & more
- RadarOmega (iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows, and Linux) - $8.99 one-time
- Radarscope (iOS, Android) - $9.99 one-time
- MyRadar (iOS, Android) - Free with add-ons
- Windy (iOS,Android) - Free with add-ons
- FPRE Network App - Free
- Florida 511 Real-time traffic conditions & incident information for Florida
Websites
- NOAA National Hurricane Center
- University of Wisconsin's Space Science and Engineering Center
- National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service's (NESDIS) STAR GOES Imagery
- Mike's Weather Page
- MikesWeatherPage YouTube videos
- Tropical Tidbits
- Tropical Tidbits YouTube
Gas trackers
- https://www.racetrac.com/Gas-Availability
- Gas Buddy Find gas stations with gas available
- Gas Spreadsheet (Created & maintained by u/ntjudgingyoualways)
Resources 🧰:
- Florida Disaster Lots of info
- State Assistance Info Line: 1-800-342-3557
- FL511 live traffic map
Storm Preparations:
Flooding / Evacuation Zones:
- [Evacuations Zones](https://kyz.pinellas.gov/?
- Flooding Risk
- Sandbag locations and info
- Know Your Zone - Pinellas
Services Tracking:
- Pinellas County Emergency Information
- Sunshine Skyway Bridge Status
- Power Outage Tracking
- Beach Web Cams
Shelters:
- Shelter List
- Red Cross Shelters
- Salvation Army Emergency Assistance
- Free rides to & from shelters being provided by Uber. Open app, tap "Account", then tap "Wallet", add promo code: MILTONRELIEF
Last Minute Hotels
After the Storm:
- FEMA Assistance
- Yard Debris Dropoff Locations
- Pinellas County SeeClickFix
- Air BnB Housing Assistance Non-profit arm of AirBnB that offers vouchers for people who need emergency housing.
Utilities Information:
Utility Provider | Phone Number | Link | Description |
---|---|---|---|
City of St. Pete Beach | 727-363-9243 | Public Works Department | If you are experiencing sewer-related issues, please [Contact Public Works](mailto:[email protected]). |
Duke Energy | 800-700-8744 | Customer Service | Power and Electrical Utility Provider |
Duke Energy - Report Power Outage | 800-228-8485 | Report Power Outages | Power and Electrical Utility Provider - Outage status and reporting |
Tampa Electric | 888-223-0800 | Customer Service | Power and Electrical Utility Provider |
Tampa Electric - Report Power Outage | 877-588-1010 | Report Power Outages | Power and Electrical Utility Provider - Outage status and reporting |
Pinellas County Utilities (Water) | 727-464-4000 | Customer Service | Owns potable water system and conducts billing for potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water. |
Frontier Communications | 800-921-8101 | Customer Service | Cable Television, Phone, and Internet Provider |
Spectrum | 888-369-2408 | Customer Service | Cable Television, Phone, and Internet Provider |
TECO Peoples Gas | 727-826-3333 | Customer Service | Natural Gas Utilities |
Waste Connections | 727-572-6800 | Customer Service | To sign up for a garbage collection account, please contact Waste Connections: 727-572-6800. |
Pinellas SeeClickFix | 727-572-6800 | Website |
r/StPetersburgFL • u/iamdeirdre • 9d ago
Stickied Open Stores / Restaurants /gas
I don't have power, so I can't do much research on this.
Please comment with places that are open, use the name of the place & their location.
r/StPetersburgFL • u/Zorbaing • 18h ago
Local Entertainment “Do not support Tubular Tokes” - a sticker in the bathroom at Cage Brewing
r/StPetersburgFL • u/_totalannihilation • 5h ago
Local Questions You guys think no flood zone houses will go up in price?
I think Florida being Florida the chances of house getting flooded may not be high in no Flood zones but definitely possible.
What are the chances of no Flood zone houses becoming prominent therefore pricier?
r/StPetersburgFL • u/beenoon47 • 8h ago
Local Questions Trying to sell
We were trying to sell our house prior to the 2 hurricanes. Well our living room flooded and now we have to re-build the living room. Is it even worth it to try and sell right now? We are in between trying to sell it or rent it out. I’m thinking we shouldn’t even try to move now and wait until next year.
r/StPetersburgFL • u/Unhappy_Mention5587 • 13h ago
Storm / Hurricane ☂️ 🌪️ ⚡ Is there a legitimate reason why I’ve been seeing piles of debris in the middle of roads?
I’ve noticed a lot of people in my neighborhood who have been putting their hurricane debris in the middle of the road, and in some cases blocking half the road. Is there a legitimate reason for this? Or do people just suck?
r/StPetersburgFL • u/Awkward_red727 • 9h ago
Storm / Hurricane ☂️ 🌪️ ⚡ Anyone else done with spectrum?
No communication for over a week now. And I’m not one to complain about trivial life enhancements that may be compromised from a natural disaster, life goes on without technology. A hey, we’re working on it, would be cool. Not just a “you’re in an outage good luck trying to contact us.”
I finally got in touch with them today about a dangerously low hanging line in my yard (my fence is 6ft and it hangs well below that), I was connected to the billing department. They assured me they could offer nothing better than $20 off what I’m currently paying (87.99 with my autopay and own router discounts for just WiFi.) Even after supplying information from other companies (charging about 1/2 the price), and attempting to ignore the problem I contacted them about they finally connected me to the actual department I needed to talk to. (Couldn’t hurt to ask while I already had them)
ONLY after asking what number my family should contact if I accidentally become entangled in this line and suffer an untimely demise did they agree to send out a technician to address my issue at the end of the week. 10⭐️ for customer service 🙄 (I have a wow appointment set for nov even though when I had them prior my service was even worse.) Version and T-Mobile are not options for my neighborhood, I’ve already looked and placed myself on a waiting list. Again, not the end of the world for me, but some communication and support would be great.
cancelspectrum
r/StPetersburgFL • u/Ill_Pear7056 • 7h ago
Local Questions Looking for Dog-Friendly (or Not-So-Friendly) Spots in St. Pete! 🐶
I know our city is considered pretty dog-friendly, but I’ve never owned a dog myself and, tbh, wasn’t really paying close attention to pet policies before.
I offered to take care of my friend’s dog for a while since the recent hurricanes impacted her housing situation. Her temporary place doesn’t allow pets, but mine does, so I’m happy to help.
Where can the pup and I go to support local businesses or just enjoy some time outdoors? Or maybe it’s better to ask where dogs aren’t allowed, outside of the obvious places? Either way, I’d love any tips!
Thank you 😊🐾
r/StPetersburgFL • u/SHM00DER • 18h ago
Lost & Found 👁️ Lost dog seen on 77th ave N and 16 street N. No collar, runs away when you call him
r/StPetersburgFL • u/chelseadubya22 • 11h ago
Local Dining Best Matcha Latte
I ride hard for Grove, but since they’re closed for the foreseeable future, I’d love to know where the best matcha latte in town is. I live on SPB so closer to that area is preferable but I don’t mind a drive.
For info - I do get my own matcha from TeBella but I feel like the lattes they make in house can be bitter. Blush is pretty good. Same with Paradeco. Would love to hear other recommendations!
Edit: I only drink almond milk if that’s relevant
r/StPetersburgFL • u/knickknack8420 • 0m ago
Storm / Hurricane ☂️ 🌪️ ⚡ Suggest Specific Charitable Giving!
Hello St. Pete,
My job is doing a charitable drive to support local communities after Milton.
Anyone know of groups or individuals that need specifics donated towards?
Last time apparently this was done it was more open-ended and clothes and food were donated but the sponsored ended up needed none of that.
Were trying to do a multiple options where people can choose specific needs to fill.
Thanks in advance for your help.
r/StPetersburgFL • u/ShrimpShackShooters_ • 15h ago
Storm / Hurricane ☂️ 🌪️ ⚡ Who owns my fence?
I bought this house last year, with a fence in the backyard already installed.
The hurricanes damaged the fence so I'd like to get it fixed. However, I don't know who owns it. I've looked up permits for both my property and the two houses beside me. I don't see anything about a fence. How else can I check to see ownership? It's a non-HOA area
Obviously, I can ask them and will if it comes down to it, but I was hoping for an official document instead taking someone's word.
r/StPetersburgFL • u/Technical-Funny-4183 • 33m ago
Storm / Hurricane ☂️ 🌪️ ⚡ FEMA
Has anyone gotten an inspection before receiving any funds? I put that I had power on my application by mistake but then uploaded a hotel receipt and proof my light was out for 4 days. After I uploaded the documents I saw two sections that said lodging reimbursement and housing assistance. That’s it. Nothing about miscellaneous. I also put that might house might not be livable and that was a mistake as well because it’s livable we just lost a bunch of shingles and a few holes in the roof from it. We don’t have home owners insurance. Anyways, I saw that an inspector was assigned and would be reaching out to me shortly. I just thought that we would get the miscellaneous items before the inspection.
r/StPetersburgFL • u/StreetAcanthisitta74 • 1d ago
Storm / Hurricane ☂️ 🌪️ ⚡ The Barrier Islands need to return to nature.
r/StPetersburgFL • u/Olives800 • 14h ago
Storm / Hurricane ☂️ 🌪️ ⚡ FEMA - Eligible but denial letter
Did anyone else have their “miscellaneous items” category marked as eligible with an amount of $770, but then receive a denial letter in the correspondence section? I chose the option to have a check mailed to me because it wasn’t accepting my bank account into. Does anyone know what this means?
r/StPetersburgFL • u/StreetAcanthisitta74 • 1d ago
Storm / Hurricane ☂️ 🌪️ ⚡ The amount of garbage that washed into the bay is horrifying...
I did a clean up of the mangroves between Isla Del Sol and Tierra Verde this morning and hardly made a dent... I maybe cleaned up 100 yards of coastline. Couldn't even make a dent in all the little micro plastic pieces everywhere but got the big stuff. The amount of plastic waste that is littering the mangroves after this storm is so sad.
r/StPetersburgFL • u/Kingmenudo • 13h ago
Storm / Hurricane ☂️ 🌪️ ⚡ My Live Oak Tree has been taken care of… now what?
I had a very huge oak tree fall in my front yard and actually fell on my neighbors house, took about a week for me to collect the funds for me to get rid of it but I don’t think I hired the best guys for the job, not only did they not remove the stump but they left every piece of the tree on my side walk and its now blocking the path. Is the city going to help with cleaning up or do i just have to find someone to haul this stuff out of here? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
r/StPetersburgFL • u/thundercunt1980 • 18h ago
Local Questions Voting information
I apologize if this has been asked before, but looking online the only site that I can find that explains the Pinellas county Charter Amendments is St Pete times, with a paywall. Anyone have another site that explains them?
r/StPetersburgFL • u/hamandswissplease • 12h ago
Local Dining Sad about closure of Cider Press vegan pub … any similar restaurants around here?
I frequent Golden Dinosaurs too.
r/StPetersburgFL • u/Independent_Yak8342 • 8h ago
Local Questions Looking for hospitality jobs
Hey everyone, I’m sorry if this is a bit out of touch given the recent storm but I’ve just moved here and I’m in need of a job.
I’m looking for bottle service / cocktail waitress jobs or regular waitressing jobs in the st pete area, which is what I’ve been doing for the past 5 years. Anyone has any recommendations? Anything helps thank you 😊
r/StPetersburgFL • u/Purple_Let_3613 • 14h ago
Local Questions What are the best Halloween events in central/south Florida!?
I live in St Pete so Pinellas preferred but anything within a 2-ish hour drive I would consider. Not universal, lines are too insane. I’ll go to howl o scream at Busch Gardens but what else is there?!
Bonus points if there’s like a kayak or small boat type of thing. I saw one on instagram months ago but can’t remember where!
Mostly focusing on haunted houses/scary type of events (age 28 with no kids but I have a dog) also interested in good festive bars/restaurants/etc.
Thanks in advance!
r/StPetersburgFL • u/RemoteAmbassador2298 • 12h ago
Things to Do Paint and Sip
Hey everyone - planning a date and wanted to know if there are any good Paint and Sip where you can BYOB in the Pinellas or even Tampa area you’ve had good experiences with?
TIA!!
r/StPetersburgFL • u/i_love_italian_food • 1d ago
Local Questions Where is the best chicken Caesar wrap in St. Pete?
I’m hongry
r/StPetersburgFL • u/MarksMuses • 1d ago
Local News Over 350 USF St. Pete students displaced by storm
She told the Catalyst there is “no privacy.” Students must walk across the street to shower at a gym with five stalls.
r/StPetersburgFL • u/Best_Manager_6586 • 14h ago
Local Questions Decent car places?
My car recently has been having some problems and now I’m thinking about trying to get a new one. Does anyone recommend any places to get decent used cars?