Pinellas County barrier islands reopen for residents
Pinellas residents on barrier islands come back to 'war zone' after Hurricane Helene
SUNSET BEACH, Fla. - Sunset Beach residents said they came back to a war zone after Hurricane Helene. "It’s like an apocalypse," Kandis Fernandez said. "People can’t comprehend how devastating this is."
Pinellas County barrier island communities work to rebuild, FEMA applications open
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — The barrier islands in Pinellas County will reopen to the public on Tuesday, but it will appear far from normal. Some neighbors came back to their destroyed homes for the first time over the weekend as the county reopened access to residents, business owners and employees.
Pinellas County Barrier Islands To Reopen, Increased Security In Place
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Starting tomorrow, October 1st, at 4:00 p.m., Pinellas County's barrier islands will once again welcome the public, but with heightened security measures in place. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is committed to maintaining safety and order in the aftermath of recent events.
Hurricane Helene aftermath: Pinellas barrier islands
There is still no power nor water to drink on the barrier islands in Pinellas County, and crews have counted 12,000 homes with major damage and hundreds of others that are destroyed.
Barrier Islands in Pinellas County now open with restrictions
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — All barrier islands and beaches in Pinellas County will open at 4 p.m. with restrictions. Barrier Islands will be open to residents, business owners, or employees with a Barrier Island Re-Entry Permit, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Pinellas barrier islands survey Helene’s ‘catastrophic’ damage
For a moment, the couple on the beach tried to enjoy the view in front of them: An orange sun slipping into the Gulf of Mexico, the
Pinellas reopens access to barrier islands to some
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Pinellas County officials reopened access to beaches and barrier islands to residents, business owners and employees at 4 p.m. Saturday. A Barrier Island Re-Entry Permit is required. Several residents in the nearby communities have been working to clean up since the storm surge from Helene caused massive flooding.
Pinellas County barrier islands reopen to residents, business owners and employees
Access to Pinellas County's barrier islands has been closed since Thursday ahead of Hurricane Helene's arrival.
Hurricane Helene storm surge ‘unbelievable’ on Pinellas barrier islands
Thousands of residents along the Tampa Bay area’s beachside communities were told to leave Wednesday morning as Hurricane Helene threatened potentially record-breaking surge of more than five feet. Those who defied the orders, from St. Pete Beach north to Redington Shores, told the Tampa Bay Times it’s a decision they quickly regretted.
Pinellas County barrier islands reopen for residents after Helene: 'These people lost everything'
Those who live or work on the Pinellas County barrier islands are now able to get back on the beach after Hurricane Helene.
Pinellas barrier islands and beaches reopen Tuesday. What comes after Helene?
Pinellas County’s barrier islands, walloped by Hurricane Helene, will finally reopen to the public at 4 p.m. Tuesday. As cleanup efforts begin, there are a few things to know before heading ...
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Barrier Islands in Pinellas County Remain Closed Post-Hurricane Helene; Security Ramped Up Against Looting Threats
Pinellas County's barrier islands are closed post-Hurricane Helene; residents await home return as cleanup and security ...
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Barrier Islands access extended to tow truck drivers, contractors
Licensed tow truck drivers and licensed contractors, such as plumbers and electricians, will now have access to the Barrier ...
Cooling stations open in Pinellas County for residents without power
Cooling stations have opened across Pinellas County for residents still without power. The stations are open on Saturday, ...