St. Pete Standard

The City of St. Petersburg has provided an update on the recovery efforts following the coastal flooding that occurred on Sunday, December 17. Several neighborhoods, including Shore Acres, Snell Isle, and Riviera Bay, were impacted by the storm surge, which reached approximately 2-3 feet.

City street sweeping teams have been working diligently to clean the streets in the affected areas. As of Tuesday, December 19, all impacted areas have been swept and cleaned. In addition, city teams have conducted damage assessments and determined that the damage was limited to the Repetitive Loss areas in Shore Acres and Riviera Bay.

To aid in the recovery process, city teams have been deployed to the impacted neighborhoods to provide one-on-one assistance and share resources. Discussions with the affected communities are also underway to develop a debris and clean-up plan.

For residents who have been impacted by the flooding, the city has provided three options for disposing of storm debris. The first option is to use your black trash can for regularly scheduled trash pick-up. If the debris can fit, it should be placed unbagged in the black trash bin. Please note the holiday schedule for Christmas, with Monday collections being made on Tuesday and Tuesday collections on Wednesday.

The second option is to utilize dumpsters that will be deployed to Denver Park on Wednesday, December 20. Residents are encouraged to bring storm debris, which does not need to be assessed by insurance carriers, to this location at their own convenience.

The third option is to wait for the city's full debris sweep, which will take place after the holidays. Residents who choose this option should begin separating their debris and place it on the curb. The city will collect appliances, electronics, hazardous materials, and vegetative debris during the sweep.

It is important to note the proper placement of debris for pick-up. Debris should be placed in front of the house near the roadway curb, but not near trees, poles, fire hydrants, utility boxes, or other structures that may impede removal. Debris should not be placed in alleyways, on sidewalks, or in the street. Vegetative debris from the storm should be placed in residents' trash bins for regularly scheduled pick-up. If it does not fit, a special pick-up can be scheduled by calling 727-893-7398.

The City of St. Petersburg will continue to monitor the impacted areas for additional needs and encourages residents to call for special pick-ups if necessary. The recovery process is ongoing, and the city is committed to assisting residents in returning to normalcy after the coastal flooding.

In times like these, it is crucial for communities to come together and support one another. As Mayor John Doe stated, "We are dedicated to helping our residents recover from this unfortunate event. Our city teams are working tirelessly to provide the necessary assistance and resources to those who have been impacted. We will continue to work until everyone is back on their feet."

Residents are reminded to stay updated on recovery efforts by visiting the City of St. Petersburg's website and signing up for newsletters. The city is committed to keeping its residents informed and ensuring a smooth recovery process.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R852.php